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Posted: January 3, 2014

Illinois Tourism Breaks 100 Million Visitor Mark for the First Time

Illinois set an all-time record for tourism, breaking the 100 million visitor mark in 2012. International visitors rose 11.8 percent last year to set anotherRead more

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Posted: January 3, 2014

Record $184 Million Year for Illinois Film Industry

lllinois’ film industry generated a record $184 million in spending in 2012, resulting in more than 2,200 full-time equivalent jobs. Governor Quinn signed a 10-yearRead more

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Posted: January 3, 2014

$68 Billion in Illinois Exports Drive Economic Growth, Create Jobs

Illinois is the largest exporting state in the Midwest and the fifth largest in the Country. Illinois exports rose 5.1% to $68.1 billion in 2012Read more

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Posted: January 3, 2014

Illinois Ranks #5 in Nation for Best Corporate Locations

Illinois ranks #5 in the nation for new and expanded corporate facilities, moving up two spots from last year’s seventh place ranking, according to theRead more

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Posted: January 2, 2014

Illinois Economy Posts Strong Fourth Quarter Growth

Governor Pat Quinn announced that Illinois’ economy posted the strongest growth in the Midwest for September and October, and nearly 40,000 jobs in the lastRead more

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