Illinois is the 5th most populated state in the country and with Chicago in the Northeastern corner there is a wealth of job opportunities and internships in Illinois. Because of its size, Illinois offers a variety of internships ranging from agriculture internships (a lot of the state outside of Chicago is farmland) to finance internships and sports internships with prestigious teams such as the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawks. Illinois is also the 4th largest manufacturing state, with a huge manufacturing industry in the northeast in and around Chicago. Lastly, Chicago has an incredible arts and museum scene for those interested in arts internships.

Summer internships in and round Chicago are extremely popular as summer interns can enjoy mild weather, access to the Great Lakes and an extremely vibrant Midwestern city. That said, the state is a great place for full-time jobs as well.

Ingredion is a leading global ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

We turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into ingredients that make crackers crunchy, candy sweet, yogurt creamy, lotions and creams silky, plastics biodegradable and tissues softer and stronger. Our innovative ingredient solutions help customers stay on trend with simple ingredients and gluten-free or high-fiber foods that appeal to today's consumers.

Grounded in our values of Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly and Owner's Mindset, we employ approximately 11,000 employees around the world. Our customers operate in more than 120 countries and represent 60 diverse sectors, including food, beverage, paper and corrugating, brewing and other industries.

Food and Beverages

Ingredion

Westchester, IL

Supply Chain Excellence Intern (Summer 2024) - Westchester, IL

Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status to work in the U.S.? (e.g., H-1B, F1 visa status, etc.)

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for our Company?

CME Group is the world's leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it, all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we're looking for more.

Financial Services

CME Group

Chicago, IL

Technology Business Office Portfolio Intern

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Pharmaceuticals

AbbVie

AbbVie 2024 1L Corporate Legal Intern

AbbVie 1L Patent & Clinical R&D Legal Intern

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler.  Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading.  Through its affiliated companies, 
Elevance Health serves more than 106 million people, including 42 million within its family of health plans.  We aim to be the most innovative, valuable and inclusive partner.

Insurance

Elevance Health

Business Analyst Internship - Summer 2024, Undergraduate

Mondelēz International is one of the world’s largest snacks companies with the mission to lead the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Chips Ahoy!, belVita, Ritz, Clif Bar, Sour Patch Kids and Triscuit. We combine the energy and passion of a new company with the strength and heritage of 100+ year-old brands - and nearly 90,000+ employees working across 165 countries.

Mondelēz International

Portland, OR

Richmond, VA

Undergraduate Human Resources Summer Intern

Please upload the most recent version of your resume.

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 165 years. Through a distinctive, whole-picture planning approach including both insurance and investments, we empower people to be financially confident. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and leading-edge technology to best serve our clients.

Northwestern Mutual

Summer 2024 Financial Representative Intern (Chicago, IL)

Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, F1 visa status, etc.) to work legally for our Company in the United States?

Are you from Illinois or do you go to school in Illinois?

Non-Profit

National Youth Adoption Foundation

Nonprofit Development Intern

What is your motivation for getting involved with a Chicago start-up? 

Have you had any community fundraising experience in the past? 

What skills will you provide to the organization? 

Are you available to start this position on or before November 20th, 2023? 

What part of working for a Chicago start-up interests you the most? 

Will you be able to travel locally for the position within a 5–10-mile radius of the Chicago Loop? You will be reimbursed mileage or CTA fare for the route. 

2026 Internships in Illinois