Benefits of a Northern Illinois Location
Located in the Midwest area of the central U.S., the Northern Illinois region is well positioned for national and international market access and rich with resources that can help your business grow. The ComEd service territory covers 11,411 square miles in Northern Illinois, stretching from the Wisconsin border to as far south as Pontiac, Ill., and from the Indiana border to the Mississippi River. It covers approximately 70 percent of the population in Illinois and the vast majority of the State’s industrial companies. Our transmission and distribution systems are very robust, with more than 5,000 miles of overhead transmission lines and approximately 43,400 miles of overhead distribution lines and 42,300 miles of underground distribution lines.
Our service territory offers:
- Access to Markets
- Readily available national and global access to suppliers and customers
- Excellent Transportation Systems
- Coast-to-coast interstate highway network
- One of the busiest airport systems in the U.S.
- Our nation's largest rail hub
- Internationally-navigable waterways
- Skilled, Motivated Labor Force
- Educated labor pool of 4.5 million
- Specialized job training opportunities
- World-Class Research and Educational Institutions
- Over 60 institutions of higher learning, including seven major universities
- Two internationally recognized scientific research and development facilities
Energy Resources
Cultural and Recreational Centers
- Theatre, opera and live music
- Science, history and cultural museums
- More than 300 golf courses
- Professional and amateur sports
- Sailing, fishing, biking, hiking, and more
Considering a relocation or expansion?
Your business can rely on ComEd to provide information and assistance if you are considering a relocation/expansion in Northern Illinois. ComEd's Economic Development experts can help you identify and access the rich resources of this vital region.
Contact: Ed Sitar 312-394-2571 for more information.
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