CNBC has issued its annual report that ranks states based on 10 broad categories of competitiveness. This year Illinois is ranked 17th best state for business, rising two spots from the 2022 ranking and up from 30th in 2019. Highlights include:
• #2 in the nation for infrastructure
• #2 in the nation for education
• #6 in the nation for access to capital
• #9 in the nation for cost of living
