End of cash bail in Illinois has not resulted in more crime, but has affected court system. ... The population of the Cook County Jail is down about 14%.

While Illinois lost population as a whole in recent years, 15 of its 102 counties gained residents from 2020 to 2024, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.. The bureau’s estimates of ...

Yes, the U.S. population is aging overall — but Illinois is aging faster than most.. That’s true for several reasons. First, outmigration, particularly of younger people and families.

Since 2000, Illinois' older population (60 years of age and older) has grown from 1.9 million to 2.8 million. It now represents 22% of the population in Illinois. By 2030, ...