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City Colleges officials said the two-year degree combines classroom instruction with hands-on learning, preparing graduates for careers in software engineering, machine learning, data science, engineering and other STEM-related fields. #degree #college #chicago

As part of the expansion, Mars Snacking will open a new North America regional office in the Fulton Market district with capacity for more than 1,000 employees. #jobs #marssnacking #headquarters

The advanced nuclear technology company plans to invest more than $12 million in a new facility in the Chicagoland area, supported by the state’s Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) program. #energy

The award marks the state as a leader in applying digital tools to improve safety and public service. #technology

In his keynote remarks, Pritzker pointed to Illinois’ multi-billion-dollar push into quantum research, calling the field a transformative force that could redefine industries from medicine to cybersecurity. #quantum

Supporters say the laws Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed mark an important step in preventing fraud and building trust. #crypto

In a statement released this week, Joshua Justin Travis, executive director of the Center for Healthcare Innovation, criticized the “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) model under debate in Washington, D.C. #healthcare

The “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) pricing model would tie U.S. drug prices to those in foreign countries with different healthcare systems. #healthcare

The NACo award, which honors effective and innovative county government programs, was recently accepted by Clerk Monica Gordon at the 2025 NACo annual conference in Philadelphia. #counties

In Illinois, 11 percent of all businesses are Black-owned, and Chicago now ranks second in the country for venture capital-backed startups with at least one Black founder. #business