Illinois News
News about Events in Illinois
Aggregated Illinois News Articles
- Police: Boy, 15, killed in Little Village shooting
A 15-year-old boy was killed by gunshots fired from a vehicle Friday afternoon in the city’s Little Village neighborhood, according to Chicago police. ...
Caroline Kubzansky. Chicago Tribune. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:47:33 +0000. - Tentative agreement between CTU and CPS could be reached next week
Almost a year's worth of bargaining between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools could culminate in a tentative agreement Monday.
Nell Salzman. Chicago Tribune. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 23:41:43 +0000. - $25M donation is largest ever for Lyric Opera of Chicago
A local philanthropist and member of the opera's board of directors was behind the gift.
Wendell Hutson. American City Business Journals. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:01:16 +0000. - ESPN to release behind-the-scenes Chiefs documentary made by the same team as 'The Last Dance'
The network revealed the series will be produced by 'much of the team' behind the smash-hit Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls Netflix show 'The Last Dance'.
Daily Mail. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:08:49 GMT. - Gov. Pritzker to embark on trade mission to Mexico
The governor says the trip will focus on deepening economic ties and fostering greater cooperation between Illinois and Mexico.
Wendell Hutson. American City Business Journals. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:58:01 +0000. - Chicago dubbed America's murder capital as Democrat leaders 'demonize' police, splurge on migrants: alderman
Chicago's 41st Ward Alderman Anthony Napolitano slammed the sanctuary city's administration as homicides continue to plague neighborhoods.
Fox News. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:04 -0400. - Giddey's 47-ft, buzzer-beating heave stuns Lakers
Josh Giddey heaved a buzzer-beating 47-foot 3-pointer from half-court to cap perhaps the wildest finish in the NBA this season, giving the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
ESPN. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:20:46 EST. - Sparks to retire star Candace Parker's jersey at Crypto.com Arena
Candace Parker, the Sparks' career assist leader who led the team to a WNBA title, will have her jersey retired during a game against Chicago in June.
Iliana Limón Romero. Los Angeles Times. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:00:26 GMT. - Botched late-term abortion spurs lawsuit in blue-state court: 'Horrific'
An anonymous woman filed a medical negligence lawsuit against Dr. Keith Reisinger-Kindle after the Illinois abortionist allegedly failed to complete the two-day procedure.
Fox News. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:16:57 -0400. - J.B. Pritzker puts himself forward as the Democrats' anti-Trump champion
Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois is going all-in on transgender rights at a time when fellow Democrats question whether that is the hill to die on.
Seth Mclaughlin. Washington Times. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:10:07 -0400. - LeBron James returns from injury, but Lakers look lost in blowout loss to Bulls
Luka Doncic finishes with 34 points and LeBron James scores 17, but the Lakers can't keep pace with Coby White and the Chicago Bulls in a 146-115 loss.
Dan Woike. Los Angeles Times. Sun, 23 Mar 2025 05:09:07 GMT. - Blackhawks' Maroon, 36, will retire after season
Veteran forward Patrick Maroon, 36, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, said in a pregame television interview before he and the Chicago Blackhawks played at his hometown St. Louis Blues on Saturday that he will retire after this season.
ESPN. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 20:23:15 EST. - Bluejay women's basketball falls to Illinois in first round of NCAA tournament
Creighton women's basketball faced Illinois in the first round of March Madness on Saturday.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Sun, 23 Mar 2025 01:15:00 GMT. - Set the Bar: New women's sports-focused bar opens in popular Omaha neighborhood
Set the Bar will be showing the Creighton women's March Madness game against Illinois Saturday evening during the bar's opening weekend.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 22:34:00 GMT. - Illinois' pro-abortion amendment faces religious-freedom lawsuit
The Diocese of Springfield doesn't want to hire abortion-rights activists, but the church worries that refusing to do so based on their pro-choice views may now violate Illinois law.
Valerie Richardson. Washington Times. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 10:16:07 -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
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