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

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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Stories from Illinois

How One World Surgery is Making an Impact in the Global Health Space

By Guest Contributor – Claire Cunningham Elizabeth Onibokun on August 20, 2024 in

Illinois

USAID’s commitment to global health is far-reaching and well-known, from increasing access to HIV treatment for millions, to distributing life-saving vaccines, to slowing the spread of deadly diseases like malaria and tuberculosis (TB). One area of the agency’s work that often goes overlooked and underfunded, is the effort to fight Neglected Surgical Conditions…

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

News & Press Related to Illinois

April 30, 2025

USGLC Recognizes Senator Dick Durbin For Decades of Championing American Global Leadership

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