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Bloomington-Normal is one of the fastest growing business markets in Illinois with over 125,000 residents situated midway between Chicago and St. Louis. Over five million people live within a three-hour drive from the area. Bloomington-Normal/McLean County's diverse, stable and recession-resistant economy has its strength in insurance, education, agribusiness, and manufacturing. The region traditionally has one of the lowest unemployment rates and one of the highest wage bases in the state.
McLean county is a Midwestern crossroads: three interstate routes, an Amtrak rail corridor, and an airport offering commuter and jet service to major national and international destinations converge in Bloomington-Normal. Over 800,000 people live within a one-hour drive from the twin cities with Peoria, Decatur, Springfield, Champaign and Urbana, Illinois all nearby.
There is a long tradition of higher education in Bloomington-Normal, which is home to two universities: Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University, two two-year colleges: Heartland Community College and Lincoln College, and a school of nursing.
Our offices are centrally located with easy access to the Interstates going to Chicago, St. Louis & Indianapolis.
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