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.

If successful, it will drastically alter the map for Illinoisans ... a Democrat stronghold. The population of Illinois is almost 13 million, and half of them live in Chicago and its metropolitan ...

Hunters in Illinois harvested 649 mountain lions during the 2024-2025 season, with 674 bobcats also harvested, as the state’s population continues to increase.