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Despite population decline, Chicago remains third-largest city in U.S.: Census

Despite population decline, Chicago remains third-largest city in U.S.: Census

May 19, 2024

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New census data shows declining population in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, but some leaders aren't buying the results

New census data shows declining population in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, but some leaders aren't buying the results

May 16, 2024

Immigrants are driving growth of major US cities

Immigrants are driving growth of major US cities

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World population tops 8 billion

World population tops 8 billion

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Illinois population dropped by nearly 33,000 between 2022 and 2023, Census says

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New data reveals Hispanics make up 19% of US population and will soon be 27%

New data reveals Hispanics make up 19% of US population and will soon be 27%

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These cities have the lowest rent prices in America

These cities have the lowest rent prices in America

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Ex-residents of West Virginia could receive $25K if they return to the state

Ex-residents of West Virginia could receive $25K if they return to the state

Feb 28, 2023

Census: Black population grows in suburbs, shrinks in large cities like Chicago

Census: Black population grows in suburbs, shrinks in large cities like Chicago

Mar 15, 2022

Lake Forest sees population surge as families relocate during pandemic

Lake Forest sees population surge as families relocate during pandemic

Nov 25, 2021

Latest Census data shows Englewood had greatest population loss of any other Chicago neighborhood

Latest Census data shows Englewood had greatest population loss of any other Chicago neighborhood

Sep 27, 2021

Illinois losing residents, while surrounding states gain

Illinois losing residents, while surrounding states gain

Aug 13, 2021

Illinois loses population, U.S. House seat

Illinois loses population, U.S. House seat

Apr 26, 2021

Cook County Jail Prepared For Coronavirus, Sheriff Says

Cook County Jail Prepared For Coronavirus, Sheriff Says

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Homeless At 'Double Risk' Of Getting, Spreading Coronavirus

Homeless At 'Double Risk' Of Getting, Spreading Coronavirus

Mar 07, 2020

Chicago Population Declines, But Traffic Is Up: What Gives?

Chicago Population Declines, But Traffic Is Up: What Gives?

Mar 03, 2020

West Suburb Considers Thinning Its Crowded Deer Population

West Suburb Considers Thinning Its Crowded Deer Population

Jul 23, 2019

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