Source: George Kavallines
| Category | Score | 2016 Rank | 2015 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 236 | 16 (Tie) | 23 |
| Cost of Doing Business | 192 | 24 (Tie) | 29 |
| Infrastructure | 200 | 16 (Tie) | 12 (Tie) |
| Economy | 153 | 34 (Tie) | 41 |
| Quality of Life | 144 | 35 | 26 |
| Technology & Innovation | 174 | 11 | 9 |
| Education | 137 | 4 | 12 |
| Business Friendliness | 23 | 48 | 45 (Tie) |
| Cost of Living | 26 | 34 | 22 |
| Access to Capital | 50 | 1 | 3 |
| Overall | 1335 | 24 | 19 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Bruce Rauner, Republican
Population: 12,859,995
GDP growth: 2.3 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2016): 6.4 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 7.75 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 3.75 percent
Gasoline tax: 49.48 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Baa2, negative (changed since release)
Major private employers: Sears Holding Corp., McDonald's Corp.
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute, Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
