Daywatch: What drove population growth in the Chicago area last year
Good morning, Chicago. The Chicago metropolitan area saw a slight increase in population according to the most recent estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau, as international immigration outpaced domestic ...
Crain's Chicago Business18h
The Chicago metro area and Cook County are growing again
After several years of decline, the population is increasing, helped by immigration, while outbound migration slows.
The Pantagraph8h
Immigrants drove population growth in Chicago area last year, latest census figures show
Statewide, the population has dropped 0.9% since 2020, driven mainly by losses of 2% to 5% in a number of western and southern counties.
Electric firm to move its headquarters to Elgin site if Cook County OKs tax break
Skitch Electric Co. will relocate its new headquarters to Elgin from Streamwood if the company constructing the building can secure a Cook County tax break.
Axios on MSN11h
Chicago's worst eyesores: Vacant buildings hide in plain sight
Gov. JB Pritzker's budget proposal allocates millions of dollars to redevelop long-vacant properties in Illinois. If approved ...
Map Reveals Fastest-Growing Metro Areas in US
The New York, Houston and Dallas metro areas have seen some of the fastest growth in population between 2023 and 2024.
Bracket Challenge
We're looking for Chicago's Top Dog, and we need your help. Nominate your favorite Chicago institution serving up Chicago-style hot dogs, and it might show up in our brackets.