Historic #film news for Earth Day: #Illinois is launching the nation's first-ever incentive to promote environmentally sustainable #film and #TV production.
Read @thr.com's rundown: https://bit.ly/4u1r2Za
Awards like $5M to the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District help make it easier for expanding companies to #BeInIllinois.
Learn more about Illinois' new round of Regional Site Readiness funding, announced by @govpritzker.illinois.gov and @illinoisdceo.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/3QgKjYb
A historic ferry just reopened in the Metro East, setting the stage for future regional growth.
The ferry saves commuters ~30 minutes on the trip from Grafton, Ill., to St. Charles, Mo., and offers sweeping riverside views. Learn more via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social: bit.ly/4tgsl6I
Illinois voters named Chemring Energetic Devices's NSI the Coolest Thing #MadeInIllinois, a device that plays a critical role in NASA space missions like Artemis II.
Read more in @capitolnewsil.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4tONoNk
❗The deadline to nominate census tracts for Opportunity Zones is on April 24. ❗
Opportunity Zones are a federal tax incentive designed to encourage new investment in areas facing economic hardship. Apply via @illinoisdceo.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4mtGrio
Innovation is at the core of so many Illinois companies, including Rivian.
Rivian’s partnership with Redwood Materials to reuse its own batteries is the kind of ingenuity that makes our state a leading player in clean energy and tech.
In support of housing's role in driving new capital and jobs, Illinois EDC's Christy George, Robin Ficke, and Lucia Bertone-Ledford attended the Illinois Realtors 2026 Capitol Conference in #SpringfieldIL.
Cool story in @wsj.com! Rivian will power its #NormalIL factory with #EV batteries recycled by Redwood Materials, a great example of the innovation taking place in #Illinois.
Learn more: https://on.wsj.com/3OtMZ3U
Happy World Quantum Day! #Illinois has rapidly emerged as an undeniable force in the industry, offering an unrivaled environment for quantum innovation, collaboration, and commercialization. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OAPq4U
#Illinois is home to 4 of Niche's top 10 suburbs in the U.S. to raise a family, a testament to the state's favorable quality of life.
Check out who made the list: https://bit.ly/48sZmE8
We're proud to announce the launch of the Illinois EDC Economic Research Center (ERC) along with its first report, the State of Business. 🚀📊
Learn about the ERC and read the report here: https://bit.ly/4vqf6lu
In Q1 of 2026 alone, companies participating in @illinoisdceo.bsky.social's EDGE program have committed to creating ~4K jobs and ~$2.5B in investments—already higher than the total number of jobs committed from EDGE and REV through 2025.
Learn more via @govpritzker.illinois.gov: bit.ly/4c48C2L
Thousands of new manufacturing jobs mean thousands of new opportunities for Illinoisans.
AbbVie, DMG MORI, CSL, Hyundai Translead, and Mars Snacking are just the latest in a growing list of companies that have expanded in or relocated to our state – a sign of what’s to come.
In honor of National Arab American Heritage Month, our Data Detective series takes a look at a question more complex than it may seem at first glance: How many Arab Americans live in #Illinois?
Read it here here: https://bit.ly/3O7Va5N
In a matter of weeks, #Illinois has secured a wave of significant #manufacturing projects, creating thousands of high-quality jobs and boosting its position as a hub for innovation. In short, the state is on 🔥
Read the rundown in our #BeInIllinois blog: https://bit.ly/4sUQGP2
An additional $30M has been allocated to this round of funding for the Regional Site Readiness Program, marking a huge step toward priming sites across #Illinois for industrial development. 🥳 🏗️
Learn more via @govpritzker.illinois.gov and @illinoisdceo.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/41aRgfG
ICYMI, the @chicagotribune.com Editorial Board recently published a *must-read* on Hyundai Translead's investment to establish new trailer #manufacturing plants in Will County.
Read the op-ed here: https://bit.ly/480PRMc
It's official! Driven by customer demand, US Steel has resumed steelmaking at its Granite City Works facility in the Metro East. With the restart of one of the plant's two blast furnaces, U.S. Steel has hired back ~400 employees.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4m7hSrx
#Illinois tops the Midwest in talent, with 6.2M people employed. ➡️ That's 8% greater than Ohio, 36% greater than Michigan, and 87% greater than Indiana.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Nz9mos
ICYMI: #Illinois ranks #2 for total expansion projects AND projects per capita, per Site Selection magazine.
Despite the doubters and naysayers, more and more companies are choosing to grow and #BeInIllinois. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4b52bfh
ICYMI: #Illinois ranks #2 for total expansion projects AND projects per capita, per Site Selection magazine.
Despite the doubters and naysayers, more and more companies are choosing to grow and #BeInIllinois. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4b52bfh
The University of Illinois men's basketball team is Final Four bound for the first time since 2005.
We're proud to see this team represent our great state and are rooting for them this Saturday! https://bit.ly/4sKgiOA
19 of the most innovative companies of 2026 in the U.S. call #Illinois home, according to @fortune.com. Additionally, Rivian, which is debuting its #IllinoisMade R2 models this year, made the list for the first time. 💥
Full list here: https://bit.ly/41w2prg
Exciting news for #Chicago's #lifesciences ecosystem: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science has doubled space of its biomedical incubator, Helix 51.
Learn more about Helix 51's expansion in the Chicago Business Journal: https://bit.ly/4lp5l22
Save the date for our inaugural #Illinois Impact Awards, celebrating the projects, investments, and innovators driving the state's economy.🎉
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4uWANsQ
General Manager Tim Benedict has seen firsthand the explosive growth of Intermountain Electronics' #CentraliaIL plant. Since he joined, the plant has grown from 3 employees to 120+, with plans to double this year.
Mars Snacking, the brand behind classics like M&M’S, ORBIT, and Skittles, is investing $100M to expand its global HQ in #Chicago, creating 600+ jobs. 🍫
Learn more in @govpritzker.illinois.gov's release: https://bit.ly/40SDDS4
Qt9 Software plans to relocate its global HQ to #BataviaIL, transforming a long-neglected factory along the Fox River into a state-of-the-art campus while preserving the site's historic heritage.
Learn more about this cool project: https://bit.ly/4uF98wC
In honor of Women's History Month, we're shining a light on dynamic women leaders who make our state a better place to live, work, and do business. Today's Economic Driver spotlight: @illinoisdceo.bsky.social Director Kristin Richards.
Read her profile: https://bit.ly/3NSOpVr
From the tulips of #Chicago's Michigan Avenue to a score of outdoor festivals, farmers markets, and sporting events, spring is a magical time to #BeInIllinois. 🌷
Check out @enjoyillinois.bsky.social's guide to #Illinois spring: https://bit.ly/40Timsl
