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Changes In Immigration Policy Could Hurt Illinois
Illinois’ population losses have become a source of concern among state policymakers. But as Brian Mackey explains — a change in federal policy could make things much worse.
Illinois’ population losses have become a source of concern among state policymakers. But as Brian Mackey explains — a change in federal policy could make things much worse.
Last year, Illinois was one of a handful of states that lost population. More than 90,000 people moved elsewhere. It became a campaign issue for Governor when then candidate Bruce Rauner criticized the state's lack of friendliness to business, but the numbers don't mean mean there is a crisis, or even a real clamor, to leave the state.