As Northwest Illinois’ economic development district and regional planning organization, BHRC engages in community and economic development, natural resources conservation, and planning in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, and Whiteside counties. Located in the Driftless Area, its prairie foothills, and adjacent to the Mississippi River in the tri-state area, we seek to improve the quality of life for communities and individuals.
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A new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy data portal is now available. Visit data.blackhawkhills.com for interactive information about the six counties, including comparisons to other economic development districts. Additionally, see our new asset mapping site at mapping.blackhawkhills.com, which includes information about municipal planning areas, place-based incentives, economic distress, and transportation infrastructure.
