Chicago Tribune editorial warns of Illinois' aging population, citing outmigration of young adults and declining birth rates ...

State data analyzed by the Illinois Policy Institute reveals the unrealistic and unsustainable nature of the state’s "Tier 1" ...

New data also shows how the population of children is going down, while the population of elderly Americans is rising.

A dwindling youth population means shrinking potential – not just economically, but in civic energy, creativity and community ...

Other factors are driving the state’s aging population. Illinois’ retiree population is growing. Currently, the median age is 39.4, five years older than in 2000, according to the editorial.

Other factors are driving the state's aging population. Illinois’ retiree population is growing. Currently, the median age is 39.4, five years older than in 2000, according to the editorial.

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.