A.J. Simmons Survey: Voters Diverge On Gov, Economy By Brian Mackey • Oct 7, 2019 Brian Mackey / NPR Illinois A majority of Illinoisans think the state is on the wrong track and have a dim view of the economy, but the pessimism doesn’t seem to be affecting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s job approval. Survey Finds Sangamon County Residents Want More Economic Development By Daisy Contreras • Aug 23, 2019 UIS Survey Research Office Sangamon County residents say they want to see more economic development and population growth. That’s according to a recent county-wide survey.