Census
City Conducts Biennial Census Of Homeless Population
More than 200 volunteers and city employees fanned out overnight, counting the city’s homeless, but it was not driven by the cold snap.
Census Offering Hyper-Local Data On Communities
You can now find a profile of your community or neighborhood, based on reams of information from the US Census Bureau.
Breakdown Of 1940 Census Coming Monday
This coming Monday, April 2, is a big day for genealogists in Chicago, or anyone looking into a family tree.
Survey To Measure Booming Growth Of Illinois Wine Industry
The Illinois wine industry is growing, and a census of sorts will help vintners realize how much it has grown in the past five years.
Illinois Getting Older, According To Census
Illinois’ population is getting older, with new Census data showing that the median age pushing past 36 over the past decade.
Chicago Population Lowest Since 1910
New U.S. Census data shows the population of Chicago has dropped to its lowest levels since 1910 figures.
Cook County Tops Nation For Black-Owned Businesses
The numbers of black-owned businesses are up across America, but the greatest numbers are in the Chicago area in general, and Cook County in particular.
Report Shows Changing Face Of Chicago Area
A report is out today about the changing faces in many Chicago area neighborhoods.
Illinois Stands To Lose 1 Congressional Seat In Redistricting
Illinois is expected to lose 1 of its 19 congressional seats when the U.S. Census Bureau announces new population estimates.
Household Incomes Dropping In Suburbs
New census information suggests household incomes have seen major drops over the past 10 years in the Chicago suburbs.
State Lawmakers Want Changes For Redistricting
Illinois lawmakers are preparing to change the ground rules for re-drawing their districts.
Most Popular News
- Body Found In Lake Is Missing U Of C StudentAuthorities have confirmed the body found in Lake Michigan early Wednesday belonged to a University of Chicago student who has been missing for a week.667
- Lewis Points Finger At ‘Rich White People’ For School ProblemsA day before the first set of school closings was set to begin, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis had some harsh words about how the Chicago Public Schools are funded and managed, blaming much of the district’s problems on racism.5989
- Man Shot To Death In South Suburban HomewoodNineteen-year-old Homewood resident Henry Kormoi died from at least one gunshot wound he suffered near home in the 1100 block of 187th Street.112
- State Discontinues Healthcare Funding For Disabled Stroke VictimUnconscionable. That's what a doctor calls a state decision to cut care funding for a patient.311
- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
- Natura Pet Issues New Dog And Cat Food RecallNebraska-based Natura Pet Products has announced a new voluntary recall of multiple brands of dry pet food and treats. The decision comes after a positive test for Salmonella on April 3.7491
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