For Shrinking Illinois Towns, A ‘Smarter’ Approach

For Shrinking Illinois Towns, A ‘Smarter’ Approach

Farm towns in Illinois have been shrinking for decades, and the trend doesn’t show signs of reversing. By 2025, rural counties with populations of less than 10,000 people will see 7.4 percent of their residents leave, while counties with populations between 10,000 and 25,000 will lose 5.4 percent. That’s according to projections from the Illinois Department…