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Illinois employers rank high on national lists. Here's why

Stories by Belleville News-Democrat journalists, with AI summarization

Illinois appears to have a strong presence in employment rankings, which highlight the state's appeal as a desirable place for workers.

Illinois ranks as one of the top 10 states to work in, citing Oxfam America's analysis. It praises Illinois' strong wage policies and rights to organize as factors in the ranking. The report also notes some areas where Illinois could improve.

Several companies in Illinois were recognized as great workplaces by Inc., such as Rankings.io in Marion, Illinois. The criteria used by Inc. to evaluate workplaces, included employee benefits and engagement.

Forbes showcased top employers in Illinois, based on employee surveys. It noted the positions of major companies like Southwest Airlines and mentions that Illinois ranks highly overall, reflecting its favorable work environment.

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NO. 1: THIS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS EMPLOYER IS ONE OF THE BEST TO WORK FOR IN 2025, INC. SAYS

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NO. 2: ILLINOIS IS ONE OF THE TOP 10 ‘BEST STATES TO WORK IN’ THE US, REPORT FINDS

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NO. 3: FORBES SAYS THESE ARE ILLINOIS’ 25 BEST EMPLOYERS IN 2025. DID YOURS MAKE THE CUT?

The highest-rated employers by Illinois workers include a major airline, tech giants, a financial services company and more, according to a recent Forbes report. | Published October 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Meredith Howard

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.