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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 1d

An Illinoisian is in this year's highly coveted class of MacArthur Foundation fellows. 👏 Hailing from #Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, Tonika Lewis Johnson is among 22 fellows from around the world selected for the $800K "genius grants."

Read her @chicago.suntimes.com profile: bit.ly/48Zhl6j

Chicago artist Tonika Lewis Johnson among 22 winners of coveted MacArthur ‘genius grant’

The Englewood native, whose work focuses on inequity in Chicago, is among this year’s class of MacArthur fellows. The list of international fellows receiving the $800,000 prize includes several artist...

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 1d

We're less than a month away from the Chicago #Quantum Summit! Hosted by our #TeamIllinois partner Chicago Quantum Exchange, the 8th annual summit will bring together industry, government, and academic leaders on Nov. 3-4.

🎟️ Register now: t.co/xSPLHk1C51 t.co/TWHUpRoNqv

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 2d

French #quantum computing leader @pasqal-quantum.bsky.social will establish its U.S. HQ at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. 🙌⚛️

Learn more here from @govpritzker.illinois.gov: bit.ly/4mQ4tmd

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 2d

In honor of #ManufacturingMonth, we met with our board member and Illinois Central College President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey about how ICC is prioritizing the industry, providing students with the services they need to succeed, and helping lift students out of poverty through workforce development.

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 3d

Good news: Illinoisans' personal income grew faster than the U.S. average in Q2, according to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Additionally, Illinois' GDP grew 4.8% in Q2, outpacing the U.S. average of 3.8%. 👏

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 3d

A Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. R&D facility is coming to #Illinois, creating 50 new jobs and supporting innovative #cleanenergy solutions. 👏

More from @govpritzker.illinois.gov and @illinoisdceo.bsky.social: bit.ly/46Ies8s

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 4d

Great @crainschicago.bsky.social piece by JLL's Meredith O'Connor about how #Illinois is leading the next era of advanced #manufacturing.

Meredith outlines how Illinois meets the demands of "people, place, and power." Read the story here: bit.ly/4nBeswV

Illinois' advanced manufacturing boom

Illinois is transforming into a high-tech hub, with $3B in investments, 6,000+ jobs and a strong edge in talent, location and reliable power.

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 4d

Congrats to Cas Peters with @illinoisdceo.bsky.social
and Nick Farina with EeroQ, for being named to
@crainschicago.bsky.social's 40 under 40. 👏

Cas and Nick are creative, driven, and valued members of #TeamIllinois. Many congrats to these leaders! Full list: bit.ly/3crB5BH

Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 5d

Did you know that #Chicago had the lowest violent crime rates among the seven largest U.S. cities in 2022, 2023, and 2024, according to the FBI? ➡️ Additionally, #Illinois' violent crimes per 100K residents fall below the national average.

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 6d

#Chicago's Avondale neighborhood is one of the COOLEST in the world, according to Time Out. 😎

Avondale was the highest-ranking American city, placing No. 5 globally. See the full list here: https://bit.ly/3ILMKyv

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 7d

In honor of #Manufacturing Month, Illinois Manufacturers' Association and IMEC are hitting the road for their annual "Makers on the Move." 🚌⚙️

Kudos to IMA and IMEC for thinking outside the box to engage more people about the opportunities of manufacturing: https://bit.ly/46wOBQS

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 8d

According to new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, #Illinois' GDP growth outpaced the U.S. in Q2 (April-June). 🙌 The state's GDP grew 4.8% compared to the U.S. rate of 3.8%.

Read BEA's release here: https://bit.ly/4nH6xOA

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 9d

Welcome to your new #Illinois home, Fortune Brands Innovations! Supported by an EDGE tax credit, Fortune Brands recently opened its campus in #DeerfieldIL and is already ahead of its 2027 hiring goal. 👏

Read about the company's progress here: https://bwnews.pr/3Wk3uzW

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 9d

We profiled #Illinois-based AAR for our #BeInIllinois blog. ✈️

From its award-winning workforce development program with Rock Valley College at its #RockfordIL MRO facility to its FY25 triumphs, the aviation innovator is a great case study of growth: bit.ly/4o0aA8r

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 10d

#Illinois had a strong Q2 (April-June), with a GDP growth rate of 4.8% compared to the U.S. rate of 3.8%, according to recent U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data.

#Manufacturing (up 1.36%) and #Finance & #Insurance (up 1.31%) were at the helm of this growth.

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 10d

#Illinois had a strong Q2 (April-June), with a GDP growth rate of 4.8% compared to the U.S. rate of 3.8%, according to recent U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data.

#Manufacturing (up 1.36%) and #Finance & #Insurance (up 1.31%) were at the helm of this growth.

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 10d

@govpritzker.illinois.gov and @illinoisdot.bsky.social today unveiled the LARGEST infrastructure program in state history, a testament to #Illinois' prowess as a transportation hub.

Learn about the plan, which touches every mode of transportation and all Illinois counties: bit.ly/3Kv1Vg3

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 11d

A historic day for #Illinois: PsiQuantum broke ground on its facility at the first campus of its kind in the WORLD, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. ⚛️👏

We were honored to join our #TeamIllinois partners to celebrate today: https://bit.ly/470RObs

Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 11d

Our September edition of the #Illinois Business Beat is live! 💓

This month's edition covers #TeamIllinois' international strategy, companies that recently chose to #BeInIllinois, how our board company AAR Corp. is driving growth, and more: bit.ly/4pLLmMO

Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 12d

We are thrilled to welcome four dynamic leaders to our board of directors: Kevin Cole of EY Chicago, Patrice DeCorrevont of Huntington Bank, Rob Karr of Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA), and Maggie McGuire O’Brien of J.P. Morgan.

Read about these appointments here: bit.ly/3KMvE3Z

Illinois EDC Adds Four Powerhouse Leaders to Board - Illinois Economic Development Corporation

Illinois EDC taps top leaders from EY, Huntington Bank, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, and JPMorganChase to join its distinguished board of directors. CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Economic Devel...

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 15d

It was an honor to host Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President and CEO @goolsbee.bsky.social last night at our Q1 board meeting, where he engaged in a Q&A with our board member Liz Buchanan of NielsenIQ.

Thank you, President Goolsbee, for sharing your insights and time with our board!

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 15d

Many reasons to celebrate! 🎉

We held our Q1 board meeting yesterday and a celebration in honor of our #TeamIllinois partners and our relaunch to Illinois EDC. Thank you to all who joined us, including @tonipreckwinkle.bsky.social, @goolsbee.bsky.social, and State Rep. Dave Vella.

Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 16d

New @chicagotribune.com op-ed by our Chairman John Atkinson: #Illinois needs every tool available to continue its streak as a top state for corporate expansions: bit.ly/47UJgnu

John Atkinson: The tool Illinois needs to compete for megaprojects

A new bill would give megaprojects in Illinois the ability to negotiate long-term, predictable property tax agreements.

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 16d

ICYMI: Chicago Plan Commission approved the first phase of @chicagofire.bsky.social and Related Midwest's proposed state-of-the-art stadium, a crucial step forward in transforming The 78 into a vibrant entertainment and residential neighborhood.

More in @chicago.suntimes.com: bit.ly/3W6OkOp

Fire stadium at The 78 receives green light from city's Plan Commission

The 22,000-seat soccer stadium would anchor The 78, a 62-acre vacant site at Roosevelt Road and Clark Street in the South Loop.

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Illinois EDC @illinoisedc.bsky.social · 17d

BIG news! O'Hare is the #7 most connected airport in the world (up from #9 in 2024), and retains its title as the most connected airport in the U.S., per OAG's 2025 MegaHubs ranking. ✈️👑

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/47TneBz