Illinois News
News about Events in Illinois
Aggregated Illinois News Articles
- Ready, Set, Pay Online: Illinois Tollway makes it easy to pay missed tolls, get relief
With Tolling 2020, the Illinois Tollway is making it easier than ever to pay missed tolls while providing relief on existing violations.
ABC News. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000. - Off-duty Chicago police officer shot on Near West Side while sitting in car
An off-duty Chicago police officer was shot on the Near West Side Wednesday night.
Wls. ABC News. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:22:51 +0000. - AEW Dynamite Results: Winners And Grades As Tony Khan Announces CM Punk Return
AEW Dynamite results as Tony Khan announces CM Punk will appear at AEW Collision on June 17, 2023 at the United Center in Chicago.
By Alfred Konuwa, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 31 May 2023 20:54:29 -0400. - While Janet Jackson Dazzles, Some Fans Left Stranded During Chicagoland Tour Stop
While Janet Jackson packs a whopping 40 songs into Chicagoland 'Together Again' tour stop, some fans left stranded as parking issues leave traffic at a standstill outside.
By Jim Ryan, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 31 May 2023 20:22:11 -0400. - Gov. J.B. Pritzker touts higher education funding to kick off tour promoting state budget
During a stop at the University of Illinois at Springfield, Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted higher education funding in a state budget that was passed by lawmakers in overtime just days earlier.
Jeremy Gorner. Chicago Tribune. Wed, 31 May 2023 23:42:29 +0000. - Scottie Pippen BETRAYED Michael Jordan with 'horrible player' remarks, claims Stephen A. Smith
Stephen A. Smith has slammed Scottie Pippen for his remarks about his old teammate Michael Jordan being a 'horrible player' before he joined him at Chicago Bulls.
Daily Mail. Wed, 31 May 2023 22:46:14 GMT. - Brother of reputed Chicago gang leader charged with intimidating a federal witness during trial
The brother of a reputed Chicago gang leader on trial on racketeering conspiracy charges was charged Wednesday with threatening a key cooperating witness.
Jason Meisner. Chicago Tribune. Wed, 31 May 2023 22:22:44 +0000. - St. Louis-based Novvia Group acquires Illinois packaging distributor
Novvia Group, a St. Louis-based rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, has acquired an Illinois-based distributor of rigid packaging products serving a variety of sectors.
Diana Barr. American City Business Journals. Wed, 31 May 2023 21:03:35 +0000. - $40M to help some cannabis operators under bill sent to governor
A new funding source will be created for an Illinois cannabis fund once the governor signs pending legislation.
Wendell Hutson. American City Business Journals. Wed, 31 May 2023 19:45:54 +0000. - Illinois Tool (ITW) Up 8% in a Year: Will the Uptrend Continue?
Strength across institutional end markets, capital equipment, industrial, and oil and gas businesses are key growth drivers for Illinois Tool (ITW).
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Wed, 31 May 2023 15:40:00 GMT. - In 'emotional' return, Hendriks pitches one inning
Chicago White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks allowed two runs on three hits and a walk to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night during a 6-4 loss, his first outing since recovering from non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
ESPN. Tue, 30 May 2023 12:26:46 EST. - 11 Dead, 46 Wounded, In Deadliest Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago Since 2015
11 people killed and 45 additional people wounded
Erinn Broadus. Daily Caller. Tue, 30 May 2023 15:37:03 +0000. - Two shootings involving 2-year-olds in Chicago hours apart
It was unclear whether either of the two people charged in the shootings actually fired a weapon.
CBS News. Tue, 30 May 2023 07:19:15 -0400. - MLB - Los Angeles Angels v Chicago White Sox: Luis Rengifo loses ball beneath himself
Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo comedically loses sight of a ball that is right beneath him in his side's game against the Chicago White Sox.
BBC News. Tue, 30 May 2023 09:14:55 GMT. - Austan Goolsbee says debt ceiling deal coming in the 11th hour is a "little dangerous"
Austan Goolsbee, the president and CEO of the Chicago Fed, tells "Face the Nation" that the 11th hour deal to raise the debt ceiling is a "little dangerous" since "we must raise the debt ceiling. ...
CBS News. Sun, 28 May 2023 17:31:05 -0400.
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
QuickFacts about Illinois web page. For maps of Illinois,
visit this Illinois Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Springfield, Illinois.
Illinois newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Illinois library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
More information about Illinois
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