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Northern Illinois is dominated by the metropolitan areas of Chicago, Rockford, and the Quad Cities, which contain a majority of Illinois' population (75%) and economic activity, including numerous Fortune 500 companies and a heavy manufacturing, commercial, retail, service, and office based economy. Much of the economic activity of the region is centered in the Chicago Loop, the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor, and the Golden Corridor. However, rural sections of this region are highly productive agriculturally, and are part of the Corn Belt. The headquarters for John Deere farming equipment are located in Moline. Additional smaller cities in this area include Kankakee, LaSalle-Peru, Ottawa, Freeport, Dixon, and Sterling-Rock Falls, which still have predominantly manufacturing and agricultural economies. Northern Illinois is also one of the world's busiest freight railroad and truck traffic corridors.

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Danville youth football organization tackling diabetes

Jul 2, 2009 4:14 pm

Printer-friendly DANVILLE – Members of the Danville Giants Youth Football Organization are learning life lessons while learning a sport."We want the kids to look beyond themselves,&...

Marines launch major offensive in Afghanistan

Jul 2, 2009 4:14 pm

Printer-friendly NAWA, Afghanistan (AP) – Thousands of U.S. Marines poured from helicopters and armored vehicles into Taliban-controlled villages in southern Afghanistan on Thursday in t...

Former Iran president joins in criticism of regime

Jul 2, 2009 4:14 pm

EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the acc...

EU considers pulling ambassadors from Iran

Jul 2, 2009 4:14 pm

Printer-friendly STOCKHOLM (AP) – The European Union on Thursday was considering Britain's request to pull the bloc's ambassadors from Iran, an extraordinary move that would send a power...

Computer problems delay United flights at O'Hare

Jul 2, 2009 4:14 pm

Printer-friendly CHICAGO (AP) – A computer problem grounded all United Airlines flights at O'Hare International Airport Thursday, causing long delays and lines for travelers headed out f...

Safety commission recalls 4 million baby floats

Jul 2, 2009 4:03 pm

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that Aqua-Leisure Industries would recall about four million floating baby pool toys that pose a drowning risk.

Tuition hike cap recommended for Ind. colleges

Jul 2, 2009 4:03 pm

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has recommended tuition and fee rate increases of no higher than 5 percent for the state's seven public college and university systems.

Wisc. disabled hunting event Oct. 3-11

Jul 2, 2009 4:03 pm

The 20th annual hunt will run from Oct. 3-11 this fall. Disabled hunters can get special permits by completing an application with their doctor and submitting it to the state Department of Natural Res...

Some fireworks retailers feeling pinch of economy

Jul 2, 2009 4:03 pm

WAUSAU, Wis. -- Some fireworks retailers in central Wisconsin say the sour economy is affecting their sales heading into the Fourth of July weekend.

Ill. high court adopts new rules for lawyers

Jul 2, 2009 4:03 pm

And court officials say the new rules bring the regulation of lawyers into the 21st century, specifically issuing guidelines for new technology including e-mail, Web sites and cell phones.

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