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: All About the Census

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 Illinois could lose two congressional seats based on the...

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 this series. Key things to remember regarding the Census include: Census data are important. The U.S. Constitution requires a census every 10 years. The results are used to...