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 places and quality of life for the region’s people.
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Our Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) has been updated for 2024-2029. Visit ceds.blackhawkhills.com for interactive information about Northwest Illinois’ six counties, including comparisons to other economic development districts and goals for the next five years. Additionally, see BHRC’s new asset mapping site at maps.blackhawkhills.com, which includes information about the region’s population, land use, public/private infrastructure, and development organizations.
