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SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS • THE PLACE TO BE
THRIVE IN SPI • SPRINGFIELD SANGAMON GROWTH ALLIANCE
In Central Illinois, you experience the beauty of four distinct seasons. You can appreciate both the summer sunshine and winter snow in our natural woodlands, prairies, state parks and hiking trails. Want to explore more of the Midwest? Major cities like Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis are short drives or train rides away. With what is arguably the world’s richest farmland in Sangamon County, Illinois is the nation’s second leading exporter of corn, soybeans, feed grains and related products, so you’ll be surrounded by a booming agricultural industry. A s the seventh-largest in the state, our city is also the state capital and home to the Governor’s Mansion, General Assembly, Supreme Court, state offices and Sangamon County Seat. Our residents love the low cost of living, easy commutes, and a wealth of family- friendly activities found in our diverse communities around the area. We have a vibrant arts and entertainment scene, world-class medical facilities and a wide range of educational options.
Levitt AMP Music Series
The vitality of other local industries is also a huge draw to this region. We are home to global leaders in enterprises that include healthcare, manufacturing, professional business services, tech and more. Experts across the country are taking notice. In 2024, Site Selection Magazine ranked Illinois #2 in the U.S. for Corporate Expansions and Relocations. And Springfield ranked #4 on 2025-26 Best Affordable Places to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. From history and culture to education and business innovation, Springfield and Sangamon County truly are the place to be for a vibrant, incredible quality of life.
Illinois State Capitol
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