Illinois News
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Aggregated Illinois News Articles
- Columbia College, DePaul requiring students to get COVID vaccines for fall semester
Two Chicago colleges are requiring students returning in the fall to get COVID vaccines.
Sarah Schulte. ABC News. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:11:13 +0000. - I-290 CPD shooting involved suspect in Jaslyn Adams shooting; Inbound lanes closed at 25th Ave near Bellwood, Broadview
The man shot by Chicago police on the inbound lanes of I-290 in the west suburbs is a suspect in the murder of 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams, Supt. David Brown said.
Evelyn Holmes. ABC News. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:09:24 +0000. - How to try to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Chicago
Demand for COVID-19 vaccines still outpaces availability. Here's how to try to get a coronavirus vaccine in Chicago.
Chicago Tribune Staff. Chicago Tribune. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:44:17 +0000. - Cinespace adds another 100K square feet as Chicago's film industry reboots
After a Covid-19 hiatus, Chicago's film industry is back up and running, with local film studio Cinespace Chicago adding more than 100,000 square feet of production space to keep up with demand.
Jim Dallke. American City Business Journals. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:16:12 +0000. - City begins application process for Chicago's first casino
The city of Chicago has officially issued a request for proposal for the Windy City's first casino, which aims to open in 2025.
Jim Dallke. American City Business Journals. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:59:47 +0000. - COVID-19 cases in Illinois by ZIP code: Search for your neighborhood
Search COVID-19 cases in Illinois by ZIP code
Chicago Tribune Staff. Chicago Tribune. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:43:56 +0000. - Analysts Estimate First Mid-Illinois Bancshares (FMBH) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
First Mid-Illinois (FMBH) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:33:15 GMT. - Man finds mysterious 19th-century tunnel under his Illinois home
Gary Machens, from Alton, Illinois, first discovered the mysterious tunnel when he noticed his sidewalk was starting to slope.
Daily Mail. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:13:06 GMT. - Chicago priest steps aside from parish amid sexual assault allegations
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced on Wednesday that it had one of its pastors to step aside after allegations arose this week that he sexually assaulted a minor 36 years ago.The Associated ...
Joseph Choi. The Hill. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 02:51:37 +0000. - Tornadoes reported in Illinois
A tornado warning is in effect across multiple counties in east-central Illinois. There have been reports of significant structural damage near the village of Homer. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson have the latest.
CBS News. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:38:11 -0400. - Illinois deputies fatally shoot pipe-wielding domestic violence suspect, bodycam video shows
Illinois police on Monday released graphic bodycam video of deputies fatally shooting a man accused of beating his wife as he approached them with a metal pipe during an attempted arrest.
Stephen Sorace. Fox News. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:03:05 GMT. - NHL Playoff Watch Daily: Blackhawks face critical matchup against Predators
Chicago's playoff hopes remain alive, and a win would bring them closer to the bubble in the Central Division.
ESPN. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:55:33 EST. - Chicago mayor offers new civilian oversight plan for police
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new civillian oversight plan for the city's police department Wednesday. ...
CBS News. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:29:11 -0400. - Chicago Bears NFL Draft Preview: Offense Is Priority For a Regime Under Pressure To Break Out Of Mediocrity
A third consecutive 8-8 season for the Chicago Bears would likely force out general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy.
By Phil Rogers, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400. - The death of a Chicago 13-year-old is putting focus on split-second police decisions
The graphic video of a police officer shooting a 13-year-old Chicago boy is putting a microscope on split-second decisions with far-reaching consequences.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:03:00 GMT.
Illinois Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Illinois as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 12,801,539 | -0.29 |
| July 1, 2015 | 12,839,047 | -0.22 |
| July 1, 2014 | 12,867,544 | -0.09 |
| July 1, 2013 | 12,879,505 | 0.07 |
| July 1, 2012 | 12,870,798 | 0.08 |
| July 1, 2011 | 12,860,012 | 0.14 |
| July 1, 2010 | 12,841,578 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Illinois was 12,830,632.
In 2008, the estimated population of Illinois was 12,901,563, whereas
in 2006, the population of Illinois was about 12,759,673.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Illinois' demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
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