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State Journal-Register: Illinois population slide is nation's third-largest behind New York and California
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show Illinois lost a population the near equivalent of Springfield in 2022, continuing a nine-year population slide in the Land of Lincoln.
The report found Illinois subtracted more than 104,000 from its ranks this year going from 12.6 million to 12.5 million residents. The population loss of 0.8% was the third-highest behind New York and California and was among the 18 states that lost population this year. Driving that loss primarily was the 141,656 people migrating out of the state.
Crain's Chicago Business: Illinois' population loss continues, according to U.S. Census Bureau
The Center Square: Illinois’ annual population loss is accelerating
For the ninth consecutive year, Illinois lost population and the losses are accelerating.
Overall, the United States grew by 0.4% over the past year that ended July 1. That’s 1.25 million additional people for a total of nearly 333.3 million nationwide.
Daily Herald: Ex-District 214 business chief paid $183,000 as part of mysterious departure
Northwest Suburban High School District 214’s longtime finance chief got paid the rest of her full year’s salary in a $174,789 lump sum when she resigned in September, according to a resignation agreement obtained by the Daily Herald this week.
Cathy Johnson, the associate superintendent for finance and operations since 2013, also got a check for $8,484 for 10⅔ unused vacation days.
The Center Square: Illinois winemakers look for tax relief in lame duck session
A lot of Illinois households are toasting the holidays with wines produced in the state. With the wine industry growing, some are calling for the state to reduce the wine manufacturing fee.
Lisa Ellis, director of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance, said Illinois produced more than a million gallons of wine in 2022.