Senior Life in Illinois

Of the over 1.5 million residents living in Illinois, 11.9% are over the age of 65 (2006 Census). This is just under the 12.4% for the national average. The number of seniors in Illinois is expected to grow, as well as the need for assisted living and long-term care.

Economy:

Illinois is a leader in manufacturing, mining, farming, and petroleum production. It produces food, transportation and scientific equipment, chemicals, and machinery. The greater Chicago area is known for its steel production, meat packing, grain exchange, railroad hub, and port on the Great Lakes. Illinois also produces large quantities of commodities including corn, hay, oats, sorghum, soybeans, hogs and cattle.

Noteworthy:

Part of the Illinois interior is known as the “Land of Lincoln” because of its many memorials to Abraham Lincoln, who spent much of his early life in the state.