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CNBC 2025 · #13 of 50

Illinois

Very favourable

Improved 2 ranks since CNBC 2024 (#15 → #13)

Overall score
85 /100

Rank #13 of 50

Best for

  • VC-Backed
  • Strong tech ecosystem
  • Capital access
  • Infrastructure-ready

Category snapshot

Top strengths

  • Education #3
  • Access to Capital #5
  • Technology & Innovation #6

Areas to improve

  • Economy #44
  • Business Friendliness #38

Founder Lens highlight

VC-Backed — #7 of 50 · 63/100

StateCompass derived from CNBC category scores — not CNBC's official overall rank.