About

SI Now is a regional economic development hub for Illinois’ 17 southernmost counties and prioritizes a coordinated, rapid response approach. Centrally located within a two-day trucking distance from 80% of the U.S. population with major interstate access (I-57, I-24, I-64), three Class I Railroads, and inland waterways (Mississippi and Ohio Rivers), Southern Illinois boasts low-cost advantages for employers and high quality of life for employees. The Time is Now to choose Southern Illinois!