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Best businesses to start in Illinois
We track 10 Illinois markets. The strongest opening this month is foundation repair in Peoria.
Best opening in each Illinois town
| Town | Best business | Score |
|---|---|---|
| PeoriaPeoria County | Foundation repair | 48 |
| NapervilleDuPage County | Gutter installation | 43 |
| SpringfieldSangamon County | Septic pumping | 40 |
| JolietWill County | Foundation repair | 38 |
| AuroraKane County | Epoxy garage floors | 33 |
| WaukeganLake County | Epoxy garage floors | 31 |
| BloomingtonMcLean County | Foundation repair | 29 |
| RockfordWinnebago County | Septic pumping | 18 |
| ChampaignChampaign County | Crane rental | 17 |
| DecaturMacon County | Spray foam insulation | 0 |
Each town links to its full page. Data from October 2026.
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