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Poll: Taxes, economy top concerns for Illinoisans
 – Illinois Policy

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The resulting financial stress has more residents considering an out-of-state move. Just over 51 percent of poll respondents would leave Illinois if they had the opportunity, the highest percentage in the past six quarters.

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