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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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Aaliyah Brown lifts Lincoln Way East to 3A title

May 19, 2013 5:20 am

CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) -- Aaliyah Brown did all she could to boost her Lincoln Way East team to the IHSA Class 3A girls Track and Field title Saturday. Brown won two individual events, the 100 and 200 ...

NHL Detroit Red Wings thrash Chicago Blackhawks 4-1

May 19, 2013 4:47 am

Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Saturday in Game 2 to even ...

Detroit Beats Chicago 4-1 To Even Series

May 19, 2013 4:47 am

Detroit Red Wings' Gustav Nyquist, right, smiles as he talks with Damien Brunner during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinals agains...

Illinois lawmakers crack down on social media flash mobs

May 19, 2013 4:25 am

CHICAGO – Seeking to keep pace with changing technology, Illinois toughened penalties Saturday for those who use social media and text messaging to organize violent "flash mobs&...

Peavy looks to send the Sox home happy

May 19, 2013 3:38 am

Chicago's extended stretch away from home will end in Anaheim with Sunday's series finale against the Angels. The White Sox have played 14 road games in 19 days, and their only seri...

Dunn leaves midgame with back spasms is day to day

May 19, 2013 2:46 am

Email ANAHEIM -- If Adam Dunn has his way, he'll be back in the White Sox lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Angels. But after leaving in the fifth inning of Saturday&...

Report Bulls Robinson wont re-sign to Chicago

May 19, 2013 1:55 am

Nate Robinson was forced into action during this postseason because of numerous injuries to three starters. He responded well, averaging 16.3 points in 33.7 minutes in 12 playoff games. It might be ...

Sox come up losers in power ball

May 19, 2013 12:58 am

CWS@LAA: Rios doubles home the game's first two runs ANAHEIM -- We interrupt the White Sox four-game winning streak and march toward .500 with Saturday's 12-9 loss to the Angels b...

White Sox Win Streak Ends In 12-9 Loss To Angels

May 19, 2013 12:49 am

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Alberto Callaspo hit a three-run homer in Los Angeles’ five-run seventh inning, and the Angels beat the White Sox 12-9 on Saturday to end Chicago’s four-gam...

Wood out to tame Mets in rubber game

May 18, 2013 11:09 pm

As the Mets and Cubs navigate their way through the early part of the 2013 season, winning one series at a time is the most important step toward inching their records closer to the .500 mark. Each w...

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