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Introduction | General & Historical Compilations | Selected Resources by Subject
Introduction
While most of the time you would think to look in statistical sources from the federal government, occasionally you need to find information at the county or city level, or information that would be compiled only by the state. Frequently the federal statistical sources only include data at the state level (the major exceptions being the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics). State of Illinois publications are therefore the next logical step to finding statistics closer to home.
There is no state agency responsible for accumulating and disseminating all statistical information. Instead, it is decentralized, with each agency responsible for collecting its own data and sharing this data with the public. If you need statistical information, the first question to ask yourself is what agency would collect my data?
- Try the general compilations to determine the state agency that compiles information on your topic.
- If you have already located federal statistics, state data may be collected by the state equivalent to the federal agency.
General and Historical Compilations
Guide to Statistics in Illinois State Documents [1976, 1979, 1985-90] -- Bibliography of state publications that offer statistics, arranged by topic.
Illinois County Data Book [also in print DOC.IL Y4.L52/2:9] -- Occasional publication from the Legislative Research Unit, offers an overview of Illinois and each county with population and economic statistics, and election results.
illinoisdata.com: The Northern Illinois Business & Industry Data Center -- Compilation of mainly Census demographic and economic statistics for the northern part of the state. Created by the Northern Illinois University's Regional Development Institute
Illinois Statistical Abstract (1997-present) [REF HC107.I3 I63, 1987-2001] -- General compilation of statistics, compiled by the Bureau of Economic & Business Research, and now the Institute of Government & Public Affairs, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
LexisNexis Statistical (UIS Database) -- Large database for finding state, federal, and international statistical information.
- Click Tables Base Edition to search 30,000 full text statistical tables on a variety of topics.
- Click Abstracts to search sources of statistical information published since 1970. Limit to State Government and Private Sources (SRI) for state publications. Cited publications are available in microfiche, or look up the title in PrairieCat to find a print copy.
- Click Links for other suggested sources of statistical information online.
Selected Resources by Subject
If you do not see a resource for your topic or agency, first try the Annual Report for the appropriate agency. The Annual Reports tend to have statistics as well as general information about the agency.
Agriculture | Children | Crime & Justice | Economics | Education | Elections
| Energy | Environment | Health | Labor | State Finances | Transportation
Agriculture
Illinois Agricultural Statistics Service [also in print DOC.IL AG4.30:year] -- 100+ page compilation of state and county statistics on crops, livestock, farm income, and labor. Annual Summary for 1940-1990, 1997-present available online, as well as statistics by county, Agriculture Census data, and Farm Reports. Published by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Children
Child Abuse & Neglect Statistics [also in print DOC.IL CS1.16 1981-7, 1994-5, 1997] -- online back to 1997 (scroll down to the Publications section), contains data on demographics, source of reports, allegation-based investigations, perpetrators, child fatalities, sexual abuse reports and substance exposed infants. From the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services.
Crime and Justice
Annual Report of the Illinois Courts: Statistical Summary [also in print DOC.IL JU1.1:year] -- Statistics on caseloads for all state courts and probation figures. 2001-present is available online, while in print 1993-present Statistical Summary is volume 2; prior to 1993 the statistics are in the main Annual Report. Published by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
Crime in Illinois [also in print DOC.IL LE3.1:year] -- Statistics on number of arrests, and crimes by type and geographic area, back to 1997. Compiled by the Illinois State Police.
Illinois Department of Corrections Reports & Statistics -- Departmental data back to 1999.
Economics
Department of Revenue Tax Statistics -- Includes state budget report, DOR annual reports, and statistics on income tax , local gov't,and property and sales tax. Published by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Economic Indicators -- Latest economic data for the state; browse data by category, such as consumer price index, housing permits, retail sales, etc. Compiled by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. For historical data, see Illinois Economic Summary [DOC.IL CA1.13]
Education
Data Book on Illinois Higher Education [also print DOC.IL Y3.H53:19/year] -- Statistics on students, staffing, and finance for all colleges, public and private, in Illinoi, back to 1998. Compiled by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
llinois State Board of Education Data Analysis & Progress Reporting -- Portal to access statistical reports on a variety of K-12 subjects, including Report Cards for school, district, county and entire state. For older data, see Educational Statistics: Illinois Elementary & Secondary Schools [DOC.IL P 27.21:year] or Annual Statistical Report [DOC.IL P1.1/2:year].
Elections
Campaign Disclosure -- Online access to campaign finance data for Illinois races. From the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Election Information -- Online access to vote totals, in spreadsheet or database format, by county or the state as a whole, back to 1998. From the Illinois State Board of Elections. For older data, see print Official Vote of the State of Illinois [DOC.IL S 9.11]
Energy
Annual Report on Illinois Electricity, Gas, Water, and Sewer Utilities [also print DOC.IL Y 3 C 72/9:16] -- Online publication (most recent available is from 2002) offers an overview and analysis of utilities with statistics on prices and revenues for each company, back to 1995. Published by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Environment
Annual Environmental Conditions Report [DOC.IL EP1.2:C75/year; 1996-present available online] -- Offers overview of air, water and land quality for the state. Compiled by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Or for more detailed data, see:
Health
Cancer in Illinois -- Data by county or zip code, back to 1989. From the Illinois Department of Public Health.
IPLAN: Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs -- Database for accessing 102 different health indicators by county, back to 1990. Managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Vital Statistics Illinois [also in print DOC.IL PH4.11:1958-2000] -- Annual compilation of statistics on births, marriages, divorces, deaths, and diseases. Most back to the 1990s depending on statistics, but some back to the 1950s. Scroll down the page to see statistics on infectious diseases. Published by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Labor
Labor Market Information (LMI) Source -- Website for statistics on employment, unemployment, and wage data. The Library has print copies up to 1999 at DOC.IL ES2.16/2. Compiled by the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
State Finances
Illinois Detailed Annual Report of Revenues and Expenditures [also in print DOC.IL CM 1.1:1974-pres.] -- 500+ page PDF report of what actually was received and spent by the state, online back to 1997 (scroll down to see available editions). The Comptroller's website also offers access to a searchable database for Revenues and for Expenditures back to fiscal year 2003.
Illinois State Budget (latest edition only) -- Budget as proposed by the Governor. For prior print editions, see DOC.IL G 1.4 in print and microfiche, back to 1919.
Illinois Tax Statistics -- Various publications on income, local government, property, and sales taxes, back to 1999 or 2000. From the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Transportation
Illinois Crash Data [also in print DOC.IL TD9.10:1972-pres.] -- Annual statistics on crashes by type of vehicle, age of driver, and number of fatalities, online back to 1998. Compiled by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Illinois Travel Statistics [also in print DOC.IL TD 11.20:1983-pres.] -- Data on annual vehicle miles of travel and travel patterns on particular roads. Compiled by the Illinois Department of Transportation. |
