Illinois is shrinking. It’s losing more people than any other state in the country. Decades of bad policies have made it too expensive to live here. There aren’t enough good jobs. And Illinoisans no longer trust their government. Over the last 10 years, Illinois’ population has declined by 170,000 people, the most in the country. Illinois is the nation’s extreme outlier.
By Illinois ReviewNew data from the March 17, 2026 Illinois primary is sending shockwaves through Republican circles, as turnout numbers reveal a dramatic collapse in GOP participation –...
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