Welcome to the Reader‘s morning briefing for Wednesday, February 10, 2016.
Which Illinois counties are losing population?
Illinois residents have been fleeing the state—we’re even in danger of losing a congressional seat because of declining population. Winnebago County (best known for Rockford) has lost the most people. Counties with state universities (Champaign, McLean, and Sangamon) are an exception to the trend, with growing populations. [Chicago magazine]
