New data shows nine of 15 Illinois metropolitan areas added jobs in December as the state gained 8,800 jobs. Ten metro areas ...

Researchers analyzed thousands of ancient artifacts to track native American population changes in North America before ...

Illinois lags both the nation and the Midwest on key indicators of social mobility. The state scores poorly on entrepreneurship, economic growth, institutions and the rule of law.

If this and a complementary bill from last year pass, single-family zoning will effectively disappear in municipalities across Illinois.

University of Chicago researchers asked Chicagoans to draw their neighborhood boundaries for a new map. Block Club reporters ...

University of Chicago researchers recently released a resident-drawn neighborhood map of Chicago that some North Siders say ...

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Federal and state officials are eyeing legislation that would allow state officials to punish local officials for following so-called "sanctuary cities" policies.

If the human body is mostly water, Michigan is mostly townships. In fact, the majority of Michigan residents live in a ...

Texas is home to the largest Black population of any state, at about 4.3 million. Florida comes in a close second with 4.0 million, and Georgia comes in third with 3.7 million. The New York City ...

Shabbona Lake State Park in Illinois offers serene landscapes, lush greenery, and the perfect escape from the hustle and ...

Illinois, 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 ...