2020 census

Cynthia Buckley is a Sociology professor at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Buckley also works as a demographer for the U.S. Census Bureau.

Expert says updated Illinois census numbers show racial disparities in counting process

Maggie Strahan

Illinois’ population was significantly undercounted in the 2020 census, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest update. One expert says it could be due to the Trump administration's anti-immigration policies.

People lined up to shop at Windy City Cannabis on the store's opening day.

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Solid first year for Macomb cannabis dispensary

Rich Egger

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Census estimates show Illinois lost more than 113,000 in one year

New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau suggest Illinois is continuing to lose population.The latest estimates pegged the state’s population at…

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Democrats’ Late Friday Maps Drop Brings Decennial Redistricting Fight To Fever Pitch

Hannah Meisel

The Illinois General Assembly’s typical end-of-May rush is headed for an acrimonious conclusion after Democrats published their long-awaited proposed...

Illinois is one of seven states to lose a congressional seat due to 2020 U.S. Census results. Census officials briefed the media during a webinar Monday.

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Illinois To Lose 1 Congressional Seat After Census Shows State Lost Population For First Time

Hannah Meisel

For the first time in more than 200 years, Illinois’ population declined over the last decade, according to new 2020 U.S. Census results released Monday...

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Governor Visits Macomb to Promote Census

Rich Egger

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is urging Macomb and McDonough County residents to fill out their 2020 census forms to ensure the region and the state get…

Census takers are required to wear a mask, according to the Census Bureau.

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Census Begins Door Knocking Across Illinois, As Advocates Worry About Shortened Response Time

Mary Hansen

People in Illinois who have not yet filled out their census forms will soon get a knock at their door.

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In Need Of More Rural Census Responses, Community Leaders See Few Options During Pandemic

Seth Bodine

Philip Kelly says there’s always something that needs to be fixed in Yale, Oklahoma. As both the police chief and interim city manager of the town of...

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Macomb Census Response Rate Increasing

Rich Egger

Macomb city leaders continue urging residents to fill out their census forms. Community Development Coordinator John Bannon said he is encouraged by the…

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Commentary: We All Count and Need to be Counted

Heather McIlvaine-Newsad

For the last two Saturdays, my daughter Maren and I have joined a small group of returned Peace Corps volunteers and friends from Macomb to help Genesis…