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Quantum tech on the brink of commercial relevance, Illinois quantum park CEO predicts

Chicago Business Journal – After being named CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in late 2024, Harley Johnson shares his vision and predictions for quantum technology’s future in…

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U of I professors work on bringing Quantum Computing to the forefront

The 21st Show – If all goes according to plan, Chicago will become home to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in the next few years. The hope is the…

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Chicago’s South Side Quantum Hub Could Mirror Silicon Valley’s Rise, Says Project Leader

Quantum Insider – Illinois is making a $500 million bet on quantum technology with the construction of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) on Chicago’s South Side — and…

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Quantum Leap: Preeti Chalsani leads the effort to create a hub here for the next generation of technology.

Chicago Magazine – Illinois is betting big on the future of quantum technology. The state is investing $500 million to build the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park on the former…

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Opinion: 5 big reasons why South Chicago should embrace its quantum future

Crain’s Chicago Business – Chicago’s world-famous skyline stands tall on the very steel forged in the furnaces of the South Works mill. For generations, this industrial powerhouse was a source…

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Quantum Park, approved by City Council, adds IBM as newest tenant

Chicago Tribune – The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, a groundbreaking computer research development planned for the former U.S. Steel site on the city’s South Side, has lined up another…

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South Works quantum campus gets final City Council approval

Crain’s Chicago Business – The City Council approved the massive quantum campus planned for the 440-acre former U.S. Steel South Works site today, setting up the development to begin construction…

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City Council OK of quantum computing park is a win for South Chicago

Chicago Sun-Times – South Works has been the target of more than a few failed redevelopment plans. The site and the community deserve better, and the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics…

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Plan Commission OKs proposed quantum computing campus on former US Steel site

WGN – After more than five hours of presentations, testimony and input from the community, the Chicago Plan Commission on Thursday voted to move forward with a proposed quantum computing…

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Quantum Hub looks to move forward at South Works

Axios Chicago – The city and state are pressing forward on turning the former U.S. Steel location on the Southeast Side into a quantum computer hub, despite environmental objections. Why…

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