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Major gains for Chicago in more higher ed spending

After years of financial stress, Illinois higher education is seeing signs of hope. There are ambitious plans such as a ...
CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS | JUNE 19, 2019

$100M grant aims to make UI leader in quantum engineering

A $100 million investment in a quantum engineering project designed to make Illinois a world leader in that emerging technology ...
THE NEWS-GAZETTE | JULY 4, 2019

Illinois Institute of Technology Joins UI-led Discovery Partners Institute

The Illinois Institute of Technology has become the seventh university to join the University of Illinois-led Discovery Partners Institute, ...
THE NEWS-GAZETTE | JULY 11, 2019

IDPH and University of Illinois Spinoff Launch Wastewater Testing for COVID-19 at Schools 

Partnership with U of I’s Discovery Partners Institute builds on IDPH statewide wastewater monitoring program; pilot will also screen ...
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OMA and Jacobs unveil new DPI headquarters in ‘the 78,’ Chicago

With architecture by OMA and Jacobs, a new DPI headquarters in ‘The 78’ will soon become home to a vibrant ...
Design Boom

Does Chicago have the tech workforce to satisfy Google’s massive appetite?

It’s a good time to be a talented tech worker in Chicago — but daunting for local startups aiming to ...
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