After several years of decline, the population is increasing, helped by immigration, while outbound migration slows.

Higher standards for testing lead exposure levels in Illinois children are aiming to catch the presence of the metal before it's too late. New laws from Illinois Department of Public Health went into ...

While Illinois’ total population grew slightly last year, many areas of the state experienced population decline. People ...

The Chicago metropolitan area and Cook County both saw slight increases in population according to the most recent estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau, as international immigration outpaced domestic ...

Some officials across Central Illinois are worried several townships could be dissolved if proposed bills continue to move ...