Illinois

With a strong and growing coalition in Illinois for more than 5 years, the USGLC works to educate and engage policymakers and community leaders on why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen Illinois’s economy.

The USGLC’s Illinois Advisory Committee brings together more than 130 business, faith, non-profit, and political leaders who understand how American global leadership matters for Illinois. We’re also proud of Illinois’s Veterans for Smart Power – part of a nationwide network of 30,000 veterans.

Advancing Chicago as a leading global city.

John Hewko

General Secretary and CEO, Rotary International

Upcoming Events in Illinois

Democratic National Convention | Foreign Policy 2025 & Beyond: Democracy, Development & Diplomacy

August 22, 2024 9:30 am CT

Top Facts

In 2023, Illinois exported
$78.7 billion
in goods to foreign markets.

In Illinois,
1,632,000 jobs (20.50%)
are supported by trade.

From 2022-2023,
55, 337 international students
were enrolled in Illinois colleges and universities.

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Advisory Committee

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Stories from Illinois

AC Spotlight: Dr. J. Mark Munoz, Millikin University

By Eric Moorer on November 21, 2022 in

Illinois

What They’re Saying in the Heartland: COP27 and America’s Global Climate Leadership

By Jack Berson Rose Leonard on November 16, 2022 in

Illinois

U.S. Heartland Global Leadership Day

By Nezar Jamal on September 12, 2022 in

Illinois

News & Press Related to Illinois

June 02, 2021

USGLC Virtual Town Hall with Rep. Jan Schakowsky Highlights How Investments in America’s Global Leadership Combat COVID-19 and Support Local Health, Economy, and National Security

Illinois

May 06, 2021

USGLC Virtual Town Hall with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Highlights How Investments in America’s Global Leadership Combat COVID-19, Support Local Health, Economy, and National Security

Illinois

April 14, 2021

USGLC Virtual Town Hall with Rep. Cheri Bustos Highlights How Investing in America’s Global Leadership Is a Win for Illinois’ Health, Economy, and National Security

Illinois

February 05, 2021

Virtual Roundtable Recap: Global Partnerships, Local Impact in Rockford, IL

Illinois

January 22, 2021

USGLC Launches Next Gen Global Leaders Network and Welcomes Nearly 100 Young Professionals to the 2021 Inaugural Class

Illinois

September 23, 2020

Rep. Darin LaHood to Local Leaders: Global Health, Foreign Assistance Critical to Fighting Pandemic, Protecting Americans

Illinois