Illinois’ population stayed fairly flat into 2025, following a national trend of low growth due to a historic decrease in net international immigration, according to new figures released on Tuesday by the Census Bureau. The state’s population increased by 16,108, or 0.001%, to 12,719,141, from July 2024 to July 2025, keeping it the sixth most populous state. Nationwide, the … [Read more...] about Illinois population stays flat despite drop in international immigration
Illinois population stays flat despite drop in international immigration
Illinois’ population stayed fairly flat into 2025, following a national trend of low growth due to a historic decrease in net international immigration, according to new figures released on Tuesday by the Census Bureau. The state’s population increased by 16,108, or 0.001%, to 12,719,141, from July 2024 to July 2025, keeping it the sixth most populous state. Nationwide, the … [Read more...] about Illinois population stays flat despite drop in international immigration
Daily Horoscope for January 28, 2026
General Daily Insight for January 28, 2026 This morning brings steady, friendly momentum for us all. As the Moon trines the Sun, we feel clearer about priorities and kinder with each other, which sets a welcoming tone. At 3:32 PM EST, the Moon trines idealistic Venus, smoothing conversations and making empathy feel natural in everyday communications and small errands. Acts of … [Read more...] about Daily Horoscope for January 28, 2026
Retired Chicago Fed chief sells Streeterville condo for $2.75M
Retired Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President and CEO Michael Moskow and his wife, Suzanne, in October sold their four-bedroom, 3,940-square-foot condominium near the top of a Streeterville building for their $2.75 million asking price. Moskow, 88, retired as head of the Chicago Fed in 2007 after almost 13 years in the job. He later was vice chairman and distinguished … [Read more...] about Retired Chicago Fed chief sells Streeterville condo for $2.75M
Column: Aurora shelter’s needs rise as temperatures remain low
Although most of us like to complain about how cold it is outside, few are putting more time and effort into this harsh weather than those who work with the homeless. That includes Annie Fish, who you may remember I visited with about six weeks ago soon after the Aurora Winter Warming Center opened with her as the executive director. Things in December were busy at the new and … [Read more...] about Column: Aurora shelter’s needs rise as temperatures remain low