Illinois faces “demographic double binding” when young people flee from a Democratic-led nation
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Illinois’ youth population is declining. Chicago The Tribune warned.
“A decline in the youth population means reducing possibilities not only economically, but also in the energy, creativity and community life of its citizens. That’s bad news for a nation that relies on empowering young people to workforce and the future.” The editor said.
His Tribune editorial board explained and added the conditions for senior citizens in Illinois Grassland state “Aging faster than in other parts of the country.”
The Chicago Tribune editorial board urged Illinois Gov. JB Pretzker to take action on the issue, citing the state that it is necessary to “desperate” and “help young people.” (Anna Money Maker/Getty Images)
The board is Illinois Governor JB Pretzker, D. urged people to take action on the issue, saying they needed to “desperate” and “keep and attract young people.” Pritzker has signed a law that makes universities more accessible and affordable. The move comes after Pretzker cited research from the Illinois Board of Higher Education. half The state high school graduates had fled to out-of-state universities and had not returned to the country.
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“When the university reaches something outside of Illinois, there’s a 70% chance they haven’t returned,” Pretzker said at a press conference in March. “It’s a real problem, so we want to keep it the best and brightest in the state.”
Another factor is promoting the state’s aging population.
The Illinois retired population is growing. Currently, the editor says the median age is 39.4, five years older than 2000.
It’s “a steadily rising,” the board added. However, the state was on average younger than the rest of the country 25 years ago.
(Illinois youth population is declining, a Chicago Tribune editorial warned. Beata Zawrzel/Nurphoto via GettyImages)
Illinois predicts $2.5 billion on immigrants by the end of 2025, the report claims
In Illinois, the number of “Prime Age working adults” fell by 1% from 2020 to 2024, but the remainder rose by 2%.
The board details the cause of the decline in the youth population, due to population losses, “foreign countries.” Low birth rate.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed the slate of law, aiming to make the university more affordable and accessible as young people flee the state and perhaps never return.
“Illinois is facing a double demographic restraint. Not only are women of childbirth age remaining for sustained participation, but those staying have fewer children than their counterparts elsewhere. Our fertility rate is already lagging behind most states, especially those in the southwest. “The long-term impact on our workforce, tax base and economic vitality is difficult to ignore.”
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