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The project marks the culmination of nearly five years of planning and collaboration between QuikTrip, the City of Kankakee, the Economic Development Agency of Kankakee and various state and local partners. #kankakee #quicktrip #development

We are in another one of those moments, and America’s fiercest competitor, China, is in a sprint for global innovation leadership. #oped #datapauce

Illinois, UAE Leaders Convene in Rosemont to Strengthen Innovation and Investment Ties (Rosemont, IL) - Business and government leaders from Illinois and the United...

By expanding the number of Illinois properties ready for development, we’re setting the stage for long-term economic growth.” #economic #funding #readiness

“January’s strong payroll growth demonstrates Illinois’ economic resilience, with gains in key sectors,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. #payroll #unemployment #rates

Chicago has emerged as a major production center, now ranking as the third-best large U.S. city for film industry workers. The state continues to host high-profile productions, including NBC’s “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med,” and “Chicago P.D.,” as well as acclaimed series like “The Bear” and “The Chi.” #film #production #chicago

The Illinois Freedom Caucus said that while keeping the Bears in the state is desirable, using taxpayer dollars to secure their stadium or operations is not a viable solution. #chicagobears #politics #legislation

Building AI literacy ensures that employees across departments can identify opportunities to use AI responsibly and creatively, keeping regional firms agile and competitive. #oped #employers #ai

He fears, however, that the governor will distribute the federal dollars and then offset the resulting benefits by increasing the minimum wage. #illinois