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McNichol, E., Hall, D., Cooper, D., & Palacios, V. (2012, November). Pulling apart: A state-by-state

analysis of income trends. Washington, DC: Economic Policy Institute & Center on Budget and Policy

Priorities. Available at http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&id=3860.

Income inequality has worsened substantially in Illinois, evident in

household income changes by income group from the late

1990s to mid 2000s.

POOREST 20%

MIDDLE 20%

RICHEST 20%

-15.2%

-3.9%

11.4%

22.7%

RICHEST 5%

-20

-15

-10

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