Six of Chicagoland’s top 25 most innovative companies are in Lake County, according to Crain’s Chicago Business latest rankings. The success is particularly pronounced in healthcare, with AbbVie having earned 27 patents last year, and 103-year-old Hollister securing 33. Medline, CDW, Baxter and ACCO Brands round out the Lake County representation.
Chicagoland continues to be one of the few U.S. regions with major pharmaceutical and medical device development, and it is the proud home of many industry leaders. Recognized companies are particularly adept at leveraging the area’s strong talent pipeline to drive digital innovation and new technologies that improve patient care and health outcomes.