The largest cities in Illinois (including Chicago, Joliet and Naperville) offer a mix of cultural, economic and recreational attractions. They reflect the state's industrial roots, as well as its ...

The report, released by ConsumerAffairs, analyzed America's 150 largest cities by 11 different metrics to compile the list ...

Two Illinois cities are among the top 100 happiest cities in the U.S., according to a 2025 finding. Here’s what Illinois places are especially cheery.

Each Chicago taxpayer is on the hook for $40,600 in city debt today, the second most among major U.S. cities. Add in the debt ...

Approximately 203,758 people moved to Illinois in 2023, while 297,005 moved out. This represents a significant net loss of 93,247 residents. The rate of population decline here was the fourth highest ...

While Illinois’ total population grew slightly last year, many areas of the state experienced population decline. People moved out of state from half the counties.

Mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York are set to testify in Congress as Republicans take aim at “sanctuary cities” policies. Those policies generally mean that cities have limited ...

the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in the ...