Discover Morton, IL

Build Your Business in Morton

• Strategic Central Location: Morton is ideally situated between two thriving metropolitan areas—Peoria and Bloomington-Normal—giving your business access to a growing regional market. Additionally, major cities like Chicago and St. Louis are within a three-hour drive, making Morton a prime location for companies looking to expand their reach across the Midwest.

• Cost Effective Business Environment: Morton’s locally owned gas utility offers businesses up to a 7% annual savings on gas rates—an exclusive advantage for our community. Coupled with some of the lowest property and sales tax rates in the region, Morton provides a cost-efficient environment for businesses to thrive and grow.

• Unmatched Transportation Connectivity: Situated at the intersection of two major highways, I-74 and I-155, Morton provides excellent connectivity for businesses. In addition to road access, companies benefit from nearby rail, river, and air transportation options, all within a 30-mile radius. This makes Morton a logistics hub, home to several large transportation companies and an ideal location for businesses relying on efficient shipping and distribution.

• Shovel- Ready Sites for New Construction: Morton offers multiple shovel-ready sites across light industrial areas, office parks, and retail districts, all with established infrastructure in place. These ready-to-build locations save businesses time and money, allowing for quicker development and smoother transitions into new facilities.