Source: Argonne National Laboratory
Site Selection – Workforce opportunities reach every corner of the Prairie State.
What makes Illinois one of the best places for workforce development in the United States? A statewide commitment to providing and creating new programs, training opportunities and resources for those seeking professional development certainly helps.
Illinois ranked No. 3 in Site Selection magazine’s 2026 Workforce Development Rankings. In the Midwest region, the state finished first. “As our economy continues to succeed and expand, we’re making sure that no one is left behind,” said Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton in January 2026. “By investing in workforce development and expanding access to education and training, we’re ensuring that opportunity reaches every corner of our state — and that we succeed together.”
South Side Chicago received a boon in the field of quantum computing technology last year in September with the groundbreaking of anchor tenant PsiQuantum at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP). PsiQuantum will be home to the first utility-scale, error-corrected quantum computer at IQMP, according to a press release from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s office. Illinois has spent decades building the foundation for a thriving innovation ecosystem, says Harley Johnson, CEO of IQMP.
