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Amazon To Open Facility In Illinois, Hire 1000

Amazon Inc. has chosen Illinois for future facilities expected to create 1,000 jobs by 2017.

Paul Misener is Amazon's vice president for global public policy. He says Illinois has the workforce and the deal has been in the works for some time. He told reporters Tuesday that the site selection process is underway with the Chicago area as a potential location.

Misener says it's the start of a long-term relationship with Illinois. Seattle-Amazon is the largest U.S. e-commerce retailer.

Gov. Pat Quinn and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced the $75 million project Tuesday, saying Illinois has the transportation infrastructure.

The facilities will be distribution centers, but could someday include sales or other operations. The first Illinois facility is expected to open in 2015.

Officials say no state incentives were offered.

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