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MAY 25, 2016

By Jonathan Sanders From the March/April 2016 Issue. We have among the best assets in the world, including unparalleled access to global markets with our five international airports, seven Class I railroads, the third largest interstate highway system in the country, the third largest intermodal port in the world, and more.

Illinois 47

Illinois Profitability Chicago Organization 47

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MARCH 22, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Chicago, our third-ranked city for Food Processing Employment Leaders, has long been a center for the conversion of raw farm products into edible goods. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad. It all begins at peoplepoweredeconomy.ca.

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

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JULY 6, 2016

By Dominique Cantelme From the May/June 2016 Issue. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. per square foot, lower than the Chicago Market average of $4.84. gateway where all six major Class-One North American railroads can interchange traffic. supply chain.

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Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Construction officially started on the $600-million facility in April 2013 and aircraft assembly is planned to begin in 2015, with a targeted 2016 delivery of its first A320 jetliner. Mobile landed a crown jewel of the commercial aircraft sector with Airbus’ decision to put its A320 final assembly line in the city.

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