Illinoisans Continue to Look for Greener Pastures Out of State
Whether its high taxes, crime or cold winters, Illinoisans continue to flee the state for greener pastures. A total of 80,000 people left Illinois last year, the seventh consecutive year the state has sustained a net population loss. In the last decade, Illinois has recorded the second largest population loss among U.S. states with West Virginia leading the way. Only nine of Illinois’ 102 counties saw a population increase over the past decade. Kendall County, home to Yorkville and Oswego, bucked the trend and led the state with a 6.6% population gain. Some U.S. cities are offering money t...