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September 30, 2026

In a previous post, now nearly ten years old, I wrote about how data can improve the effectiveness of your organization or local government. Telling a "data story" can help guide decisions, set a future vision, and identify areas of strength or concern. Additionally, I noted that knowing where to...

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Census 2020: All About the 2020 Census Podcast

July 20, 2020

Illinois Extension Community and Economic Development Specialists Zach Kennedy and Susan Odum were interviewed about the 2020 Census on WOC 1420 radio. They shared an overview of Census 2020 as well as discussing why participation is so important. Listen to the interview here: ...

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Census 2020: Representation and fund distribution

July 1, 2020

The 2020 Census Impacts Representation Census data determines how many representatives each state receives in the U.S. House of Representatives. Illinois is expected to lose one congressional seat, but...

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Census 101 Graphic: How and why to respond

Census 2020: How and why to respond

June 17, 2020

The 2020 Census This blog post is the first in a series that will highlight the U.S. Census 2020. Participating in the U.S. Census is critically important for several reasons that will be addressed in...

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Census 2020: All About the 2020 Census Podcast

Census 2020: Representation and fund distribution

Census 2020: How and why to respond