IRS: Illinois led nation in rate of income loss in 2023

By Bryce Hill

04/22/2026

The state lost a bigger share per resident moving out than anywhere else in the country, according to IRS data.

Highest-earning Illinoisans fleeing state at fastest rate

By Bryce Hill

04/21/2026

Residents of all age and income groups move out, but those making over $200,000 lead the departures.

TAGS: outmigration

IRS: Illinois lost $6 billion to outmigration in 2023

By Bryce Hill

04/21/2026

A net of nearly 56,000 people and $6 billion in income left the state in 2023, according to IRS data.

TAGS: outmigration

More than half of Illinois counties suffer outmigration

By Bryce Hill

03/26/2026

Residents are leaving every corner of Illinois for other states despite surging international migration propping up the total population.

44K international migrants offset 40K Illinoisans leaving last year

By Bryce Hill

01/27/2026

Illinois’ population grew by 16,108 in 2025 thanks to an influx of people migrating from other countries. But Illinoisans moving away offset most of that gain.

TAGS: outmigration, population

Census: 95% of Illinoisans moving out head to lower-tax states

By Bryce Hill

01/22/2026

U.S. Census estimates showed Illinois lost residents to 32 states and Washington, D.C. – virtually all to lower-tax states.

TAGS: outmigration, taxes

Nearly all Illinois communities smaller since 2020; Chicago loses nearly 30K

By Bryce Hill

05/15/2025

Since 2020, 84% of Illinois communities have lost population. Small towns were hit hardest by population declines in 2024, while Chicago’s migrant crisis helped offset people choosing to leave.

TAGS: outmigration, population

Poll: Taxes No. 1 issue for over half of Illinois voters, nearly half would move

By Patrick Andriesen

05/01/2025

More than half of Illinois voters said high taxes were the No. 1 concern for the state, according to an Illinois Policy Institute poll. Of those polled, nearly half said they would also move out of the state if given the chance.

TAGS: outmigration

Chicago Teachers Union pushes $7.3B in taxes on Illinoisans

By Patrick Andriesen

04/30/2025

The Chicago Teachers Union and its partners are pushing nine new or higher taxes that could end up costing Illinoisans $7.3 billion more starting July 1. Their scheme to fill a proposed state budget deficit is likely to backfire and shrink the tax base.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago area gets over 96K international migrants in 2024; 238K since 2020

By Bryce Hill

03/12/2025

Chicagoland’s population has been boosted by international migrants in recent years. But 347,000 residents left for other states since April 2020.

TAGS: outmigration, population, property taxes

Paul Simon Public Policy Institute

IRS: Illinois led nation in rate of income loss in 2023

Highest-earning Illinoisans fleeing state at fastest rate

IRS: Illinois lost $6 billion to outmigration in 2023

More than half of Illinois counties suffer outmigration

44K international migrants offset 40K Illinoisans leaving last year

Census: 95% of Illinoisans moving out head to lower-tax states

Nearly all Illinois communities smaller since 2020; Chicago loses nearly 30K

Poll: Taxes No. 1 issue for over half of Illinois voters, nearly half would move

Chicago Teachers Union pushes $7.3B in taxes on Illinoisans

Chicago area gets over 96K international migrants in 2024; 238K since 2020

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students