Moody's State of Illinois Economic Forecast 2017
Didn't see this posted. Moody's posts an across the state forecast based on historical trends and known future opportunities. Lots of comparisons between different parts of the state and Illinois vs the nation.
Link to PDF: Moodys 2017 PDF
More real estate/people focus begins on page 9-10.
Bottom line - Chicago continues to have positives, Northern and central Illinois might be good bets, southern Illinois looks a little scary.