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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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Sharp Scores In Ot For Chicago

Mar 11, 2010 6:22 am

CHICAGO -- Patrick Sharp scored his second goal of the game 2:08 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.Dave Bolland picked off an er...

Sharp Scores In Ot For Chicago

Mar 11, 2010 6:15 am

Jonathan Quick 2:08 into overtime - his second goal of the game - to give the Blackhawks a 3-2 victory Wednesday night."I saw the bouncing puck there and the L.A. players flooded the zone," ...

New Exhibits Spotlight Early Elgin

Mar 11, 2010 6:13 am

There are four new exhibits: "River to Rails: Elgin in the 1850s and 1860s"; "Explore Elgin Area Architecture"; "Time from the Stars: 100 years of the Elgin Observatory";...

St. Charles St. Patrick's Day Parade A Harbinger Of Spring

Mar 11, 2010 6:13 am

The Bagpipes & Drums of the Emerald Society of the Chicago Police Department make their way through the 2008 St. Patrick's Day parade in St. Charles.

Hampshire High Presents 'once Upon A Mattress' This Weekend

Mar 11, 2010 6:13 am

Prince Dauntless, played by senior Sean Doherty, is waiting to find a princess who will pass the Queen's trials in Hampshire High School's spring musical, "Once Upon a Mattress....

Glenbard East Students Probe Heavy Issues In 'proof'

Mar 11, 2010 6:13 am

Anna Segatti, left, and Stephanie Khio play sisters with different views of life in Glenbard East's drama "Proof," which takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. nightly through Saturday.

Spreading Some Hope And Goodwill,

Mar 11, 2010 6:13 am

Up with People, a nonprofit organization formed in 1965 to spread a message of hope and goodwill, has performed over the years before heads of state and at Super Bowl halftimes. It is still going stro...

Wheaton North Embraces 'music Man's' Challenges

Mar 11, 2010 6:13 am

Taylor Myers plays con-artist salesman Harold Hill in Wheaton North High School's production of "The Music Man," which opens tonight and runs through Saturday, March 13.

Roselle Eyes Possible Outdoor Plaza At Main And Prospect

Mar 11, 2010 6:13 am

To create more downtown parking and a welcoming aesthetic for visitors, Roselle may build an outdoor plaza at the southeast corner of Main and Prospect streets.

Platicas Helps Pregnant Women, Moms Find Services, Cope

Mar 11, 2010 6:13 am

Monica Arellano, with her 2-year-old daughter Gabriela, says the "Platicas" group run by PHD in Palatine helped her find her footing as a new mother in the United States.

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