PBS NewsHour

Suburb in Wealthy Illinois County Sees Unexpected Rise in...

Clip: 12/30/2011 | 9m 6s

A suburban neighborhood of one of the nation's wealthiest counties has experienced a surprising rise in the number of people living below the poverty line -- a trend that accelerated in suburbs across the country during the recession. Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW Chicago reports.

Aired: 12/30/11

Rating: NR

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