Illinois Business for Sale – The Business Broker Journal

This website covers a number of economy topics pertaining to business development in business and the environment, business assistance, workforce development, and sustainable development. Each topic contains resources such as general links, overviews, laws, research statistics, and more.

Illinois Business Journal

The Illinois Business Journal online features some of the Illinois-related business articles available in the print edition. Extensive archives of previous articles are provided.

Illinois Business Law Journal

This is a publication of the University of Illinois College of Law. It features business law articles in a variety of different categories, such as bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions, or international business.

Illinois Data

This site features a data library with a wealth of different kinds of statistics, such as labor market, business, housing, or taxes. The data is sorted by county; most statistics are provided in HTML format, though some must be viewed with PDF or XLS.

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Through the DCEO, in addition to various Illinois facts & figures, users can gain access different kinds of business assistance and guides, often industry or business phase specific, as well as information and updates on workforce and community development.

llinois International Business Calendar

This page provides a list of upcoming international business conferences and other events for Illinois.

Illinois Small Business Development Center

Supported by Western Illinois University, this center provides various business workshops, a business library, and some business services. Services include businesses counseling, innovations and technology transfer, and management and workforce training. A modes fee may be required.

Illinois Statistics

This site gathers Illinois statistics from a variety of sources and compiles them here by subject and agency.

Illinois Trade Association

The ITA is an association in which members engage in barter transactions for goods and services to reduce cash expenses. A “trade dollars” system is used to keep track when members buy or sell goods or services to other members.

Illinois.gov

As the official website of the state of Illinois, this website provides a wealth of information and services related to all facets of life in Illinois, such as working, visiting, technology, and government.

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Addison, Illinois (IL) (pop. 35,914)

Algonquin, Illinois (IL) (pop. 23,276)

Alsip (pop. 19,725)

Alton, Illinois (IL) (pop. 30,496)

Antioch, Illinois (IL) (pop. 8,788)

Arlington Heights, Illinois (IL) (pop. 76,031)

Aurora, Illinois (IL) (pop. 142,990)

Barrington, Illinois (IL) (pop. 10,168)

Bartlett, Illinois (IL) (pop. 36,706)

Bartonville, Illinois (IL) (pop. 6,310)

Batavia, Illinois (IL) (pop. 23,866)

Beach Park (pop. 10,072)

Belleville, Illinois (IL) (pop. 41,410)

Bellwood, Illinois (IL) (pop. 20,535)

Belvidere, Illinois (IL) (pop. 20,820)

Bensenville (pop. 20,703)

Benton, Illinois (IL) (pop. 6,880)

Berwyn (pop. 54,016)

Bethalto (pop. 9,454)

Bloomingdale, Illinois (IL) (pop. 21,675)

Bloomington, Illinois (IL) (pop. 64,808)

Blue Island (pop. 23,463)

Bolingbrook (pop. 56,321)

Boulder Hill (pop. 8,169)

Bourbonnais (pop. 15,256)

Bradley, Illinois (IL) (pop. 12,784)

Bridgeview (pop. 15,335)

Broadview, Illinois (IL) (pop. 8,264)

Brookfield, Illinois (IL) (pop. 19,085)

Buffalo Grove (pop. 42,909)

Burbank, Illinois (IL) (pop. 27,902)

Burr Ridge (pop. 10,408)

Cahokia (pop. 16,391)

Calumet City (pop. 39,071)

Calumet Park (pop. 8,516)

Canton, Illinois (IL) (pop. 15,288)

Carbondale, Illinois (IL) (pop. 20,681)

Carol Stream (pop. 40,438)

Carpentersville (pop. 30,586)

Cary, Illinois (IL) (pop. 15,531)

Centralia, Illinois (IL) (pop. 14,136)

Champaign (pop. 67,518)

Channahon (pop. 7,344)

Charleston, Illinois (IL) (pop. 21,039)

Chatham, Illinois (IL) (pop. 8,583)

Chicago, Illinois (IL) (pop. 2,896,016)

Chicago Heights (pop. 32,776)

Chicago Ridge (pop. 14,127)

Cicero, Illinois (IL) (pop. 85,616)

Clarendon Hills (pop. 7,610)

Clinton, Illinois (IL) (pop. 7,485)

Collinsville, Illinois (IL) (pop. 24,707)

Columbia, Illinois (IL) (pop. 7,922)

Country Club Hills, Illinois (IL) (pop. 16,169)

Crest Hill (pop. 13,329)

Crestwood, Illinois (IL) (pop. 11,251)

Crete, Illinois (IL) (pop. 7,346)

Crystal Lake, Illinois (IL) (pop. 38,000)

Danville, Illinois (IL) (pop. 33,904)

Darien, Illinois (IL) (pop. 22,860)

DeKalb (pop. 39,018)

Decatur, Illinois (IL) (pop. 81,860)

Deerfield, Illinois (IL) (pop. 18,420)

Des Plaines (pop. 58,720)

Dixon, Illinois (IL) (pop. 15,941)

Dolton (pop. 25,614)

Downers Grove (pop. 48,724)

Du Quoin (pop. 6,448)

East Alton (pop. 6,830)

East Moline (pop. 20,333)

East Peoria (pop. 22,638)

East St. Louis (pop. 31,542)

Edwardsville, Illinois (IL) (pop. 21,491)

Effingham, Illinois (IL) (pop. 12,384)

Elgin, Illinois (IL) (pop. 94,487)

Elk Grove Village (pop. 34,727)

Elmhurst (pop. 42,762)

Elmwood Park, Illinois (IL) (pop. 25,405)

Evanston, Illinois (IL) (pop. 74,239)

Evergreen Park (pop. 20,821)

Fairview Heights (pop. 15,034)

Flossmoor (pop. 9,301)

Forest Park, Illinois (IL) (pop. 15,688)

Fox Lake, Illinois (IL) (pop. 9,178)

Frankfort, Illinois (IL) (pop. 10,391)

Frankfort Square (pop. 7,766)

Franklin Park, Illinois (IL) (pop. 19,434)

Freeport, Illinois (IL) (pop. 26,443)

Gages Lake (pop. 10,415)

Galesburg, Illinois (IL) (pop. 33,706)

Geneseo, Illinois (IL) (pop. 6,480)

Geneva, Illinois (IL) (pop. 19,515)

Glen Carbon (pop. 10,425)

Glen Ellyn (pop. 26,999)

Glencoe, Illinois (IL) (pop. 8,762)

STATE INFORMATION:

Abbreviation: IL

Capital: Springfield

Nick Name Prairie State

State Web Site: http://www.illinois.gov

Motto: State sovereignty, national union

STATE SYMBOLS

Flower: Purple Violet

Bird: Cardinal

Top 5 Export Partner Countries

Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia

Top 5 Export Merchandise

Machinery Sales

Chemicals Sales

Primary Metals Manufacturing

Chemicals Manufacturing

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Major Cities

Aurora, Chicago, Rockford

ILLINOIS STATE INFORMATION:

Illinois lies in the Midwestern United States. Its continually expanding economy has transformed the state from its once sprawling wilderness 200 years ago to one of the most productive industrial and agricultural states in the union. Across Illinois lies a dense network of highways, railroads, air routes, and waterways. Most of these meet in the Chicago metropolitan area, helping the city become one of the principal transportation centers in the United States.

Today, the Chicago metropolitan area accounts for two-thirds of the population in Illinois. As the third largest city in the United States, Chicago is also recognized as a commercial and industrial center, serving as host to the world’s first and largest derivatives exchange market (Chicago Mercantile Exchange). The city is also a leading cultural center in North America, featuring world-renowned museums and libraries.

Historically, Illinois was mainly pioneer land during 18th century. Railroad construction in the 1850s along with material and food demand during the American Civil War spurred further development of Illinois’ economy. A large influx of settlers in the 19th century led to the cultivation of the prairie lands across the state, and agriculture began to expand quickly with focus in the Chicago area. Services, finance, and manufacturing are today’s leading economic activities in Illinois. Even with the strength of other industries, agriculture remains a vital industry as Illinois ranks in the top five most productive farming states in the nation.

GDP

Total Gross Domestic Product (USD Millions): $589,598

Per Capita Real GDP (USD): $39,514 Rank: 13

Population: 12,419,300 Rank: 5

Age Distribution

Under 18 Population: 3,245,450

Under 18 Percent of Total Population: 26%

65 and older Population: 1,500,030

65 and older Percent of Total Population: 12%

Gender Distribution

Male Population: 49%

Female Population: 51%