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chicago illinois Illinois is a midwestern prairie state that covers more than 56,000 square miles.  The Illinois River runs through the state from northeast to southwest.  Bounded on the west by the Mississippi River, on the northeast by Lake Michigan, and on the south by the Ohio River, Illinois is an agricultural state with strong industrial and insurance centers.  Illinois' capital is Springfield and its major cities include Chicago, Rockford and Peoria.

The capital city of Springfield is a quiet agricultural town with a heritage built around Abraham Lincoln's residence.  The population is fairly well-educated and employment is dominated by government and healthcare providers.  Healthcare in the area is better than average, and Springfield has a low cost of living.

Chicago, also known as the "Windy City," is the commercial, industrial, and cultural hub of the midwest.  Passenger and freight transportation are essential pillars of the economy here, as are commercial and manufacturing businesses.  Chicago is a city of "neighborhoods" and is extremely economically diverse.  Chicago's numerous amenities include museums, restaurants, sports and performing arts venues, and quality higher education.  Higher cost of living, crime, long commuting times, and urban sprawl which are typical of many large cities are also a factor here.

Located 80 miles west of Chicago is the small town of Rockford, whose economy is built upon agriculture, aviation, aerospace, precision tools, and medicine.  The once-neglected economy of Rockford is being revitalized by new commuter access, low housing costs, and downtown and waterfront rehabilitation.  Peoria is a small community located in north-central Illinois.  One of the oldest cities in the state, Peoria is a business, industrial, and agricultural center where healthcare quality is above average and cost of living is low.

On this page you will find Illinois real estate listing services as well as selected realtors and real estate agencies in the State of Illinois.  For your convenience, this page also provides access to Illinois real estate directories and realtor resources.  A list of housing finance resources for the State of Illinois can be found on this Illinois Housing Finance Agencies web page.  Whether you're buying or selling a home in Illinois, this wealth of information can help you get the ball rolling.

Illinois Real Estate Listings

Illinois Real Estate Agencies

  • Baird & Warner
    Independent real estate company, founded in 1855.
    www.BairdWarner.com
  • Coldwell Banker Honig Bell
    Premier real estate company serving the Chicagoland southwest suburbs.
    www.CBHonig-Bell.com
  • Coldwell Banker Primus Realty
    This real estate firm serves Chicagoland, Fox River Valley, and Southeastern Wisconsin.
    www.CBPrimus.com
  • RE/MAX of Naperville
    Residential and commercial real estate firm serving Naperville, Downers Grove, and Western Chicagoland.
    www.BigBrokers.com

Illinois Real Estate Directories

Illinois Multiple Listing Services

  • MLSNI
    The Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois provides comprehensive real estate services for agents, home buyers, and home sellers.
    www.MLSNI.com

Illinois Realtor Resources

Real Estate in Adjacent States

Regional Real Estate Information

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