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The Consumer News and Business Channel ranked Illinois at No. 12 in their 2026 Top States for Business list, the highest ranking in the state’s history.

Since 2019, the state has risen in annual ranking from No. 30 to No. 12, one of the largest improvements any state in the country has seen during this period.

Illinois ranks high in major categories including No. 3 in infrastructure, No. 7 in education and No. 12 in technology and innovation and access to capital, allowing the state to climb near the top.

Thousands of college athletes from across the country will be headed to Rockford, Illinois to play in the Division-I USA Ultimate College Championships from Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25.

In the tournament, 40 teams (20 each in the men’s and women’s divisions), will compete to win the college national championship of Ultimate Frisbee.

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The U.S. News and World Report recently recognized a university in Illinois for having one of the most beautiful campuses in the country.

Aurora University, located in Aurora, was among 35 colleges and universities named on the list. Aurora University’s 37-acre campus features historical architecture and beautiful greenery, making it captivating for students and visitors.