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NW Indiana council to hold meeting on water supply as population grows

  • Aug 26, 2025

Chicago metro area saw almost 300K leave in last 5 years

  • May 4, 2023

More Chicago residents moving to Loop, data shows

  • Feb 25, 2023
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World population expected to reach 8 billion this week

  • Nov 15, 2022

Chicago's Chinatown booming as others see population declines

  • May 19, 2022

Illinois sees growth in Latinx, Asian residents; steep drop in whites

  • Aug 12, 2021

Illinois is losing residents, but not from where you'd think

  • Apr 28, 2021

Illinois loses 1 congressional seat after 2020 census

  • Apr 26, 2021

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Cook County population drop second-worst in country: census data

  • Mar 31, 2023
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Chicago's Loop becoming more residential as more people move downtown, data shows

  • Feb 25, 2023
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Global population set to hit 8 billion, UN says

  • Nov 15, 2022
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In 1st full year of COVID-19 pandemic, Chicago lost over 91K residents

  • Mar 24, 2022
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Illinois is losing residents, but not from where you'd think

  • Apr 28, 2021
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Illinois to lose 1 seat in Congress after 2020 census

  • Apr 26, 2021
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Losing residents: Illinois sees worst population decline in the country this decade

  • Dec 31, 2019
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Weekend Watch: Illinois' population change

  • Nov 9, 2019

Latest Stories

2020 Census will continue until October 31 after successful legal challenge

The 2020 Census deadline is being extended once again to October 31.

  • Oct 3, 2020

Census 2020: Explore the questions you'll be asked on your form

Explore the questions you'll be asked on your 2020 Census form. You'll find tips for responding and information on how the Census Bureau will use your answers.

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Census 2020: From what it is to why it's important, here's what you need to know

Do I have to fill out the census? Will there be a citizenship question? Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the 2020 U.S. census.

  • Aug 12, 2020

Losing residents: Illinois sees worst population decline in the country this decade

Illinois had the sharpest population decline in the nation this decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

  • Dec 31, 2019

US Census 2020: Myths and scams you should know before critical count

It is critically important that all Americans participate in the 2020 census, but there are new concerns about sharing information. The U.S. Census Bureau said it's facing big challenges in 2020, fighting misinformation and fears of scams.

  • Nov 22, 2019