Governor Blagojevich’s Opportunity Returns regional economic development plan is the most aggressive, comprehensive approach to creating jobs in Illinois’ history. Since a one-size-fits-all approach to economic development just doesn’t work, the Governor has divided the state into 10 regions – finding areas with common economic strengths and needs, and developing a plan with specific actions for each region. 

Our five county area is divided into two economic development regions. The counties of Whiteside, Carroll, and Jo Daviess are in the Northwest Region while Ogle and Stephenson Counties are in the Northern Stateline Region.

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