Finding a job in Illinois
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Illinois is considered both the most populated and demographically diverse of the Midwestern States, along with being the fifth most populated state in the nation. Around 66 percent of the people who call the state home live in the Northeastern part of the state, if not directly within the city limits of Chicago. With a total of 62 Fortune 500 Companies in the state, there are plenty of options when looking for a job in Illinois.
The largest industries in Illinois include: manufacturing, information technology, financial services and healthcare and educational services.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 12,831,970 people call Illinois their home. Around 81.4 percent of residents have a high school diploma, which is slightly higher than the national average. The state also has more individuals who have at least a Bachelor's degree or higher than many other areas, with 26.1 percent having received a four-year degree or more.
The largest industries in Illinois include: manufacturing, information technology, financial services and healthcare and educational services.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 12,831,970 people call Illinois their home. Around 81.4 percent of residents have a high school diploma, which is slightly higher than the national average. The state also has more individuals who have at least a Bachelor's degree or higher than many other areas, with 26.1 percent having received a four-year degree or more.
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Contents at a Glance
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Finding a Job in Illinois
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The Top Ten Fortune 500 Companies located in Illinois are:
Boeing
100 N. Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606
State Farm Insurance Cos.
1 State Farm Plaza
Bloomington, IL 61710
Walgreen
200 Wilmot Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Sears Holdings
3333 Beverly Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Caterpillar
100 N.E. Adams St.
Peoria, IL 61629
Archer Daniel's Midland
4666 Faries Pkwy.
Decatur, IL 62525
Kraft Foods
3 Lakes Dr.
Northfield, IL 60093
Allstate
2775 Sanders Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Motorola
1303 E. Algonquin Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60196
Abbott Laboratories
100 Abbott Park Rd.
Abbott Park, IL 60064
Another 52 Fortune 500 Companies are located in Illinois.
IllinoisCareers
Cheezhead
Craiglist
Job Central
The Top Ten Fortune 500 Companies located in Illinois are:
Boeing
100 N. Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606
State Farm Insurance Cos.
1 State Farm Plaza
Bloomington, IL 61710
Walgreen
200 Wilmot Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Sears Holdings
3333 Beverly Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Caterpillar
100 N.E. Adams St.
Peoria, IL 61629
Archer Daniel's Midland
4666 Faries Pkwy.
Decatur, IL 62525
Kraft Foods
3 Lakes Dr.
Northfield, IL 60093
Allstate
2775 Sanders Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Motorola
1303 E. Algonquin Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60196
Abbott Laboratories
100 Abbott Park Rd.
Abbott Park, IL 60064
Another 52 Fortune 500 Companies are located in Illinois.
Life in Illinois
Illinois has a lot to offer residents in regards to education and entertainment, which makes living in the area much more enjoyable.
The ten major universities in the state are; the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, DePaul University, the Illinois Institute of Technology, Illinois State University, Loyola University Chicago, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition to this the state has 49 public community colleges and various other opportunities for those who are interested in furthering their education.
Some of the sports teams in Illinois include: the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, The Chicago Cubs, the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Blackhawks. Aside from attending sporting events one can visit Six Flags Great America or the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, just to name a few options.
The ten major universities in the state are; the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, DePaul University, the Illinois Institute of Technology, Illinois State University, Loyola University Chicago, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition to this the state has 49 public community colleges and various other opportunities for those who are interested in furthering their education.
Some of the sports teams in Illinois include: the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, The Chicago Cubs, the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Blackhawks. Aside from attending sporting events one can visit Six Flags Great America or the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, just to name a few options.
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