According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in the United States. The largest cities in Illinois (including Chicago, Joliet and Naperville) offer a mix of ...

Other Midwest cities to make the top 100 were Minneapolis, Minnesota, which came in at No. 34; Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at No. 37; ...

Approximately 203,758 people moved to Illinois in 2023, while 297,005 moved out. This represents a significant net loss of 93 ...

Peoria has the highest property taxes in the country relative to market value of homes, according to a study of 342 of the largest ... to SmartAsset. Illinois had the top two cities on the list ...

Meanwhile, early voting has begun for the mayor's race in Aurora, now the second-largest city in Illinois. Sitting Mayor Richard Irvin, in office since 2017, is running for re-election.

Chicago topped all other Midwest entries, but ranked among the worst when the weather is factored into the festivities, finishing 198th out of 200.

According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in the United States. The largest cities in Illinois (including Chicago, Joliet and Naperville) offer a mix of ...