More than 87,000 individuals left Illinois, taking nearly $10 billion in income with them, based on IRS data. Despite annual Census estimates showing a population decline over the past decade, Governor J.B. Pritzker has disputed the trend, claiming the state is gaining population. However, recent IRS figures reveal a net loss of over 87,000 residents in 2021-2022. State Senator Andrew Chesney attributes the outmigration to unfavorable policies, such as high taxes and inadequate public safety measures. Illinois has seen a significant exodus to states like Florida, resulting in billions of dollars in lost income. The cumulative outflow of adjusted gross income due to migration over the past six years amounts to $47.5 billion.
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