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Chicago

Illinois Ranks No. 1 in Midwest for Workforce Development, Climbs to No. 3 Nationally

Silence DoGood - January 9, 2026

The workforce development rankings are based on an updated index that measures factors such as educational credentials, technical skills, productivity and return on investment for both workers and employers. #ranking #midwest

Community

Illinois ranks in lower half in new ‘Safest States’ poll

Silence DoGood - October 20, 2025

Illinois nets a 50.01 total score to place 36th overall in the WalletHub survey of all 50 states. #ranking

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