| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 121 | 44 | 26 |
| Workforce | 137 | 29 | 32 |
| Quality of Life | 137 | 30 | 31 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 225 | 5 | 16 |
| Economy | 161 | 45 | 45 |
| Education | 83 | 22 | 17 |
| Technology & Innovation | 245 | 5 | 4 |
| Business Friendliness | 63 | 36 | 46 |
| Cost of Living | 28 | 23 | 18 |
| Access to Capital | 13 | 25 | 11 |
| Overall | 1213 | 37 | 26 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Pat Quinn (D)
Population: 12,875,255
GDP growth: 1.9 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 9.1 percent
Top corporate rate: 9.5 percent
Top individual tax rate: 5 percent of federal adjusted gross income with modification
Gasoline tax: 39.1 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: A3/negative
Major private employers: Allstate Insurance Company, State Farm Insurance Company, Abbott Laboratories, University of Illinois, University of Chicago, Rush University Medical Center, Loyola University Hospital, Evanston Hospital, Walgreen Co., Advocate Christ Medical Center, Children's Hospital-Illinois, John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital, Northern Trust, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Sears Holdings Corp.
Economic profile sources: American Petroleum Institute (April 2013), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2012), Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2013 release), CareerOneStop, Moody's Investors Service (senior-most tax-backed ratings), National Governors Association, Tax Foundation (2013), U.S. Census Bureau (2012 estimate)