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CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today joined CenterPoint Properties, Will County and City of Joliet officials to mark the start of construction of the Houbolt Road Extension, a public-private partnership that will improve safety and traffic flow along the critical Interstate 80 corridor, while expanding job growth and economic opportunity. The project … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Illinois: Construction begins on Houbolt Road Extension in Will County

CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker today joined University of Illinois leaders and other stakeholders to break ground on a new Computer Design, Research, and Learning Center (CDRLC) at the University of Illinois Chicago. The new 135,000 square foot Center will provide state-of-the-art facilities for research and innovation, accommodate the rapidly increasing undergraduate … [Read more...] about Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Groundbreaking for Rebuild Illinois Funded Computer Design, Research, and Learning Center at University of Illinois Chicago

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate rose +0.1 percentage point to 7.2 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased +12,500 in June, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The May monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary … [Read more...] about Statewide Payroll Jobs Up, Small Increase in Unemployment Rate Up in June

AURORA, Il-The State of Illinois today joined the Amsino Medical Group and local officials to cut the ribbon on the company's new, $32 million North American distribution & manufacturing hub in Aurora. With support from state and local officials, the global medical and healthcare products company has established a new 222,000 square foot distribution center that will house all … [Read more...] about STATE OF ILLINOIS JOINS AMSINO MEDICAL GROUP TO CELEBRATE COMPANY’S NEW NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTION HUB IN AURORA

CHICAGO - In a year where the pandemic has increased challenges for those who are already dealing with existing inequities and barriers to access and success in education and beyond, the 11th Annual College Changes Everything? (CCE) Conference, Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the Success of All Learners, will bring together education professionals, … [Read more...] about ISAC Hosts 11th Annual College Changes Everything? Conference: Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the Success of All Learners