Illinois: Home to 5 of the World’s Leading Companies

Illinois is home to some of the largest and most successful companies in the world. These companies, headquartered in various cities throughout the state, have made significant contributions to the economy and have played a major role in shaping Illinois into a business hub. Here are five of the biggest companies headquartered in Illinois:

BOEING:

Boeing: Based in Chicago, Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and one of the largest manufacturers of commercial jetliners and military aircraft. The company has a long history in Illinois, dating back to 1916 and currently employs over 14,000 people in the state.

 STATE FARM INSURANCE:

State Farm: One of the largest insurance companies in the world, State Farm is headquartered in Bloomington. The company has been providing insurance and financial services to customers since 1922 and currently employs over 20,000 people in Illinois.

McDONALD'S:

McDonald's: The world's largest fast food chain, McDonald's is based in Oak Brook. The company was founded in 1940 and has grown to become one of the most recognized and successful brands in the world. McDonald's employs over 100,000 people in the state.

WALGREENS:

Walgreens Boots Alliance: One of the largest pharmacy-led health and wellbeing companies in the world, Walgreens Boots Alliance is based in Deerfield. The company operates over 18,000 stores in 11 countries and employs over 5,000 people in Illinois.

ABBVIE:

AbbVie: A global biopharmaceutical company, AbbVie is based in North Chicago. The company is focused on developing and delivering advanced therapies for some of the world's most complex and critical conditions and employs over 6,000 people in Illinois.