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Drug Testing Chicago, IL
2361 Reliable Parkway 0.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 0.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 1.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 1.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 1.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 1.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
2600 S Michigan Ave 1.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
811 S STATE ST STE B 1.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
2929 S ELLIS AVE 2.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
600 W ADAMS ST 2.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 2.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 2.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
614 W MONROE ST 2.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 2.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
1230 W LAKE ST 2.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 2.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 2.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 2.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 2.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 2.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 2.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 3.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 3.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
219 W CHICAGO AVE 3.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
650 W 51ST ST 3.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 3.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 4.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 4.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 4.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
1520 N DAMEN AVE 4.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 4.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 4.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 5.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 5.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 5.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
2868 N BROADWAY ST 5.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
5601 W CERMAK RD 5.9 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 6.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
4940 S CICERO AVE 6.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
413 S HARVEY AVE 7.1 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
1974 E 73RD ST 7.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
5015 W 65TH ST 7.2 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
537 N HARVEY AVE 7.5 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 8.1 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 8.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
7222 W CERMAK RD 8.5 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 8.7 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
6500 W 65TH ST 8.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
4211 N CICERO AVE 8.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 9.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 9.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 9.2 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 9.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 9.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
2300 W PETERSON AVE 9.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
6140 N BROADWAY ST 9.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
7107 W BELMONT AVE 10.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 10.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
900 E 103RD ST 10.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
1734 W 105TH ST 10.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 10.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 10.6 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
5660 W 95TH ST 10.7 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 10.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
8755 S HARLEM AVE 11.2 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
Fitness Department, 11.2 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
2615 HARRISON ST 11.2 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
125 N LA GRANGE RD 11.5 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
9532 EAGLE WAY 11.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 11.6 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 12.2 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
6170 JOLIET RD 12.4 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 12.6 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 12.6 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 12.6 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 12.7 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
7742 W HIGGINS RD 12.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 12.8 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
12647 S JUSTINE ST 12.9 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
2450 WOLF RD STE I 12.9 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
10137 GRAND AVE 13.0 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
12942 S CARPENTER ST 13.2 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 13.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 13.4 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
2310 York St Ste 4A 13.4 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
4800 W 129TH ST 14.1 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
4200 MANNHEIM RD 14.1 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 14.1 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
4742 CAL SAG RD 14.4 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 14.6 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 14.8 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 14.9 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
6449 DEMPSTER ST 15.0 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 15.1 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
12255 S 80TH AVE 15.2 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 15.2 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 15.3 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
565 N YORK ST 15.6 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 15.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
3831 S HOHMAN AVE 15.8 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46327
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 15.9 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
321 W LAKE ST STE C 16.1 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
4020 S CALUMET AVE 16.1 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
ONSITE ONLY 16.2 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
1 KRAFT CT 16.3 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 16.4 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 16.6 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 16.8 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
1240 IL ROUTE 83 16.8 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
15600 HONORE AVE 16.9 miles
HARVEY, IL 60426
8630 W GOLF RD 17.3 miles
NILES, IL 60714
16246 PRINCE DR 17.6 miles
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 17.6 miles
Hammond, IN 46320
813 SIBLEY ST 17.8 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
7421 S CASS AVE 18.0 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
18W125 RODGERS CT 18.0 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
4321 FIR ST STE 313 18.1 miles
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
16501 KEDZIE AVE 18.1 miles
MARKHAM, IL 60428
onsite for POH only 18.2 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
639 W NORTH AVE 18.3 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
1113 Fairview Ave, 18.5 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 18.5 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
1595 VALENCIA CT 18.6 miles
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 18.6 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
100 N RIVER RD 18.7 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
303 W LAKE ST 18.8 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 18.9 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
6624 MONROE AVE 19.1 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
1010 165TH ST 19.1 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 19.1 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 19.1 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 19.1 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 19.2 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 19.3 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 19.3 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
1830 JARVIS AVE 19.6 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
17665 Torrence Ave, 19.6 miles
Lansing, IL 60438
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 19.9 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 19.9 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
17148 HARLEM AVE 20.1 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 20.1 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
1060 S ELMHURST RD 20.2 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
2450 169TH ST 20.3 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46323
2741 RIDGE RD 20.4 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
2741 RIDGE RD FL 2 20.4 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 20.5 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
1339 W LAKE ST 20.6 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 20.6 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
7905 CALUMET AVE 20.6 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
18665 DIXIE HWY 20.7 miles
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
2380 S ELMHURST RD 20.8 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
7530 WOODWARD AVE 20.8 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 20.8 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
8135 S Calumet Ave 20.9 miles
Munster, IN 46321
1214 Brownwood Ste B 21.0 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 21.1 miles
GARY, IN 46406
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 21.3 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
7501 W 15TH AVE 21.4 miles
GARY, IN 46406
19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 21.4 miles
Flossmoor, IL 60422
10737 W. 165TH STREET 21.5 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
701 WINTHROP AVE 21.5 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
4519 W 5TH AVE 21.7 miles
GARY, IN 46406
8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 21.8 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 21.9 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 21.9 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
19550 GOVERNORS HWY 22.0 miles
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 22.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 22.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 22.7 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 23.0 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
605 ACADEMY DR 23.0 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
800 W CENTRAL RD 23.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 23.3 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
14330 S WILL COOK RD 23.5 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
306 ERA DR 23.5 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
113 W LAKE ST 23.6 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 23.6 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
1573 N CLINE AVE 23.6 miles
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 23.8 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
1423 CHICAGO RD 23.8 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
3145 45TH ST STE F 23.9 miles
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
30 E 15TH ST STE 100 23.9 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 24.2 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 24.2 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
544A W DUNDEE RD 24.3 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 24.3 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
484 W Boughton Rd, 24.5 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
480 QUADRANGLE DR 24.6 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 24.8 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
1190 S NAPER BLVD 24.9 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 24.9 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
PO BOX 63 24.9 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
519 S ROSELLE RD 25.0 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 25.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Chicago, IL, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Chicago, IL and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Chicago, IL locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.
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How to Arrange a Drug Test in Chicago, IL
Effortless Scheduling: Online or via Phone
Step 1: Choose and secure your test by either purchasing it online or contacting our local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. A representative is available to help with the registration. Note that payment is required at registration, as testing facilities do not accept payments. Many tests can be scheduled for the same day.
Step 2: When scheduling online, fill in the Donor Information/Registration section, specifying where you'd like the confidential results emailed. The zip code entered will locate the nearest testing site where you can undergo the test.
Step 3: You will receive an authorization form, along with the address and operational hours of your local testing center, via the email provided. Bring the form or have it accessible on your smartphone for the testing center. No need for an appointment!
Drug Testing Options: Urine or Hair in Chicago, IL—Your Choice!
Accredited Drug Testing provides various testing methods depending on customer preferences. Urine testing, with a detection period of 1 to 5 days, is the most frequently used by employers, courts, and schools. Hair tests are increasingly popular, as they offer a detection window of up to 90 days.
Most Common Drug Tests: Urine and Hair
A 5-panel urine test and a 5-panel hair test both screen for the same substances. The key difference lies in detection duration: the urine test has a 1-5 day look-back, while the hair test covers up to 90 days from collection.
Court-Mandated Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)
Our Chicago testing centers provide drug and alcohol screenings utilized in many court actions, such as probation and other government-mandated tests. Observed tests are offered, and results can be relayed for various legal proceedings, including probation, custody hearings, litigation, and more.
Court-ordered testing includes specific instructions regarding the type of test and substances to be screened. Any requirements for observed collection to prevent tampering will be indicated in the court order.
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Chicago, IL
We offer specialized services for all DOT modes, serving industries like Trucking (FMCSA), Maritime (USCG), Aviation (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad (FRA), and Pipeline (PHMSA), ensuring compliance with DOT regulations. Our services include consortium registration, MVR reports, supervisor training, and policy manual development. Additionally, we offer comprehensive DOT compliance for individual operators and small trucking companies.
Additional DOT Services:
- Consortium Registration
- DOT Physical Exams
- Supervisor Training Programs
- Company Drug Policy Creation
- MVR Reporting
- Employee Education
- Background Investigations
- FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Research
Employer/Drug-Free Workplace Testing in Chicago, IL
Organizations interested in maintaining a drug-free environment can benefit from our extensive and economical workplace programs for any company size. A true Drug-Free Workplace complies with all state-specific legal requirements. Our Chicago locations are equipped to meet your testing requirements.
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Advantages of a Drug-Free Workplace in Chicago, IL:
- Boosted Employee Output
- Fewer Workplace Accidents
- Decreased Employee Absences
- Reduced Workers’ Compensation Costs
- Elevated Employee Spirits
- Increased Customer Approval
On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Chicago, IL
For a group of ten or more employees requiring testing, we offer on-site drug testing services, perfect for construction, manufacturing, or job fairs. Our mobile services cater to pre-employment and random testing. Contact our on-site coordinator at (800)221-4291 to arrange an on-site testing event in Chicago, IL.
Drug Testing Centers in Chicago, IL
We operate numerous locations in Chicago and nearby, with extended hours to fit around work schedules. Our professional and certified staff provides friendly, knowledgeable, and confidential service for all testing needs.
Testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion screenings. Individual testing may be for court orders, probation, child custody, or other personal reasons.
Accredited Drug Testing, a nationwide entity, has several centers in Chicago, IL, specializing in Drug, Alcohol, and DNA testing, along with DOT Physicals and Background Checks.
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With over 20,000 locations nationwide, Accredited Drug Testing can accommodate testing in any state, city, or town.
Choosing the Right Drug Testing Panel
Drug panel screenings commonly fall into the categories of 5-panel, 10-panel, or 12-panel tests, which specify the number of substances screened. Customized panels are also available.
Understanding Drug Tests
A drug test entails the technical analysis of a biological specimen, such as urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, or saliva, to check for specific drugs or their metabolites. Used extensively for steroid detection in sports, legal monitoring for employers or parole officers, and police alcohol testing (BAC) via breathalyzer. Urinalysis remains prevalent in workplace and athletic contexts. Different methods vary in accuracy, sensitivity, and detection periods. Drug tests can also be used quantitatively to analyze illicit drugs.
Does Passive Smoke Inhalation Affect Marijuana Test Results?
Being around marijuana smoke does not typically result in a false positive, as lab cutoff levels exceed those potentially obtained through passive inhalation.
Other irregularities in a urine test might indicate a false negative or deliberate sample interference. Considerations include:
- Low creatinine values might suggest sample dilution through excessive water intake or sample manipulation.
- Creatinine and specific gravity measurements help assess possible dilution. Labs may dye toilet water to prevent sample contamination.
- Attempting to alter urine stability with enzymes is detectable through pH testing.
Drug Presence Duration in the System
The detection window or look-back period of a drug test is influenced by numerous factors. Factors affecting how long drugs remain in the system include:
- Drug dosage
- Frequency of drug use
- Type of drug
- Individual's metabolic rate and health status
- Fluid intake following drug use
- Exercise performed post-use
- Genetic differences impacting drug response
Why Select Accredited Drug Testing in Chicago, IL?
Our team is committed to addressing any inquiries in a friendly, confidential manner. Delivering outstanding customer service and availability is our primary focus, and we are eager to meet the testing needs of both businesses and individuals.
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Chicago , officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North America (after Mexico City, New York City and Los Angeles) and the third largest metropolitan area in the world by land area.
Located on the shores of freshwater Lake Michigan, Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837 near a portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed and grew rapidly in the mid-nineteenth century. After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which destroyed several square miles and left more than 100,000 homeless, the city made a concerted effort to rebuild. The construction boom accelerated population growth throughout the following decades, and by 1900 Chicago was the fifth largest city in the world. Chicago made noted contributions to urban planning and zoning standards, including new construction styles (including the Chicago School of architecture), the development of the City Beautiful Movement, and the steel-framed skyscraper.
Chicago is an international hub for finance, culture, commerce, industry, technology, telecommunications, and transportation. It is the site of the creation of the first standardized futures contracts at the Chicago Board of Trade, which today is the largest and most diverse derivatives market gobally, generating 20% of all volume in commodities and financial futures. O'Hare International Airport is the one of the busiest airports in the world, and the region also has the largest number of U.S. highways and greatest amount of railroad freight. In 2012, Chicago was listed as an alpha global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, and it ranked seventh in the entire world in the 2017 Global Cities Index. The Chicago area has one of the highest gross domestic products (GDP) in the world, generating $680 billion in 2017. In addition, the city has one of the world's most diversified and balanced economies, not being dependent on any one industry, with no single industry employing more than 14% of the workforce.