Illinois News
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Aggregated Illinois News Articles
- Archdiocese of Chicago to broadcast Mass from Holy Name Cathedral on ABC 7
"During this difficult time, it is particularly important that the faithful have access to the grace and comfort of Holy Mass."
Wls. ABC News. Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:06:19 +0000. - Neighbors rally to save High Ridge YMCA
The YMCA in Chicago's most diverse neighborhood is closing its doors at the end of the month. But hundreds of community members are working to change that.
Wls. ABC News. Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:44:27 +0000. - Illinois Department of Corrections officer accused of forgery
A Stateville corrections officer is accused of depositing several stolen checks into his federal credit union account, officials said.
Rosemary Sobol. Chicago Tribune. Sun, 17 Jan 2021 02:15:12 +0000. - Southern Illinois first to return to indoor dining, state Department of Public Health says
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Saturday afternoon that Region 5, which covers southern Illinois, is the first in the state to enter Tier 1 coronavirus mitigations and resume indoor dining.
Paige Fry. Chicago Tribune. Sun, 17 Jan 2021 01:44:11 +0000. - Chicago man harassed after being wrongly identified on social media as Capitol Hill rioter
Internet sleuths on social media played a role in identifying those involved in the Capitol Hill riot. ...
CBS News. Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:23:13 -0500. - Liddell, No. 21 Ohio St power past No. 14 Illinois 87-81
E.J. Liddell scored 26 points and No. 21 Ohio State beat No. 14 Illinois 87-81 in a brutal Big Ten matchup on Saturday.
Fox News. Sat, 16 Jan 2021 21:55:55 GMT. - Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Donovan, Bulls in OT
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a career-high 33 points and 10 assists to help Oklahoma City beat the Chicago Bulls and former Thunder coach Billy Donovan 127-125 in overtime Friday night.
Fox News. Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:33:17 GMT. - Four Illinois Restaurants Join Together In Reopening Against State Restrictions
"Fully united in our decision"
Josh Grega. Daily Caller. Sat, 16 Jan 2021 01:33:30 +0000. - Kansas City, Illinois sue ATF over arms manufacturer license
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kansas City and the state of Illinois filed a lawsuit Friday against a federal agency that awarded a license to an arms manufacturer that was sued last year for illegally selling guns and went bankrupt. ...
Washington Times. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:52:28 -0500. - New startup is bringing prepared meals in smart fridges to apartment buildings in Chicago
New Chicago startup Alvo is selling meals, snacks and beverages out of smart refrigerators in residential buildings.
Katherine Davis. American City Business Journals. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:54:04 +0000. - Community Action, Olmsted Parks hire new leaders after national searches
Both nonprofits underwent national searches, identifying one individual in Chicago and the other here in Buffalo.
Tracey Drury. American City Business Journals. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000. - Signing Closer Liam Hendriks Brings The Chicago White Sox Even Closer To Major League Prominence
The Chicago White Sox are cobbling together a complete roster of quality players in their quest for the American League Central Division title.
By Bernie Pleskoff, Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:36:20 -0500. - Navistar (NAV) to Shut Illinois Facility, Explore New Products
Navistar (NAV) to close its Melrose Park facility in Illinois in a bid to use the freed resources for investments in new technologies and products.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:51:00 GMT. - 'Hello nice FBI lady': Alleged rioter's extraordinary email
One of the people arrested in the wake of the Capitol riot allegedly sent proof he had violated the law directly to the FBI.The man in question is Kevin Lyons. He's from Chicago, and the FBI first contacted him over a couple ...
New Zealand Herald. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:10:13 +1200. - How The James Harden Trade Affects The Chicago Bulls
The Houston Rockets finally traded James Harden, sending him to the Brooklyn Nets as part of two blockbuster moves. While the Chicago Bulls weren't directly involved, they'll still feel some effects.
By Jason Patt, Contributor. Forbes. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:50:04 -0500.
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.
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