Chicagoland's Life Sciences & Healthtech Economy

How and why the Chicago metro leads, by the numbers

In this issue, we shed light on Chicagoland's life sciences and healthtech economy, touching on talent, trade, business expansion & investment, and innovation,

We highlight Chicago’s opportunity, sub-sector trends, and the path forward. In short, we find that The Chicago metro area is the Midwest's health innovation and technology hub, supported by one of the nation's largest and top-ranked healthcare industries.

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Economic Dashboard | October 2026