Wondering why Lake County’s economy is enjoying record-setting momentum? Anita Blanton at Fox 32 Chicago sat down with our president and CEO Kevin Considine to discuss the reasons why LCP just closed out its best year ever.
A few of the key insights: Over the last five years, Lake County has fueled $1.83B in direct capital investment and supported thousands of new and retained high-quality jobs— with especially strong growth in key industries like advanced manufacturing and life sciences.
Being named a Top 10 county in the U.S. by Site Selection Magazine reflects not only strong local leadership in Lake County, but also the power of collaboration through the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership. Chicagoland has been the #1 market in the country for business relocation and expansion for 12 consecutive years, and there’s confidence that streak will continue into 2026.
So what’s driving economic growth in Lake County? It’s a potent mix of world-class talent and connectivity, with quick access to North American and global markets thanks to hubs like Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) – O’Hare & Midway International Airports, long-term investments in Lake County’s workforce ecosystem, growth from iconic companies like AbbVie, Abbott, and Fortune Brands Innovations coupled with a unique mix of Fortune 500 headquarters and thriving innovation
With demographic shifts underway, Lake County is doubling down on talent attraction, retention, and career pathway programs—and the strategy is clearly paying off.