Gov. JB Pritzker watches as IBM CEO Arvind Krishna describes his company’s plan to set up a state-of-the-art quantum computer at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park on Chicago’s South Side.
Business
10 months ago
IBM will build new quantum computer in state-backed technology park

Latest win in governor’s plan to make Illinois ‘global capital for quantum computing’ 

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport solar array
Business
10 months ago
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport earns Airports Going Green Award for $6M solar project

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport’s $6 million solar array project has earned the 2024 Airports Going Green Award for Outstanding Sustainability Infrastructure Development, surpassing major airports like Atlanta and JFK.

Coal miner with coal in hands
Business
10 months ago
Viper Mine in Elkhart to shut down after losing CWLP as a customer

The mine opened in 1982, and the CWLP was one of its largest customers. 

Amy Raising
Business
10 months ago
Amy Rasing appointed as director of Office of Planning and Economic Development

Rasing has been with the city for over a year as the grants operations coordinator.

Amazon site Springfield
Business
10 months ago
Amazon to build new $20 million warehouse and distribution center in Springfield

The facility is expected to create 100 permanent jobs.

Sean Pritchard
Business
10 months ago
Pritchard joins Springfield’s Office of Planning and Economic Development

Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The City of Springfield has a new professional […]

Pickleball players
Local
10 months ago
Springfield hosts Route 66 PPA Challenger, offering amateur pickleball players a pro opportunity

The Springfield stop will be one of over a dozen tour stops in 2025.

IDFPR (LEAD): The Chicago offices of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Business
10 months ago
Illinois rolls out first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing

State regulators start with clinical psychologists, music therapists and nail technicians

Val Yazell
Business
10 months ago
Springfield planning and economic development director to retire

“Serving the City of Springfield has been one of the greatest honors of my career.” – Val Yazell

Documents from OEIG cases.
Business
10 months ago
State watchdog uncovers at least $7.2M in PPP fraud by state employees

Ongoing investigation has identified more than 275 cases of wrongdoing since 2022.

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