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Future of Quantum in Illinois

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Friday, January 17, 2025 03:28 PM

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Last year, Illinois made monumental economic developments, particularly one that brings the state to the forefront of a premier technological industry. Last summer, the state announced a major Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity Act agreement with PsiQuantum – a leading quantum computing company set to build the first practical, error-corrected quantum computer at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in Chicago.

Quantum computing is emerging as a cutting-edge sector of computer science that focuses on solving large problems through the use of quantum mechanics. Quantum computers, as opposed to normal super computers, use qubits instead of bits to store information and process the data differently. These computers can solve problems on a grander scale much faster than classical computers by testing multiple potential solutions simultaneously and measuring the probability of finding the best outcome.

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Eagle watching across Illinois

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Monday, January 13, 2025 03:00 PM

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Eagle watching is popular free and fun community event for numerous areas across the state! The first eagles arrive in December, and most leave by mid-March. January and February are the best months to see eagles, whether at a state park or wildlife refuge, here is a list of some of the best locations to see our protected national birds:

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Illinois Innovation: The First Blood Bank

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:19 PM
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Did you know that Illinois is home to the first blood bank in the world?

Dr. Bernard Fantus was known for his work to improve and modernize medicine. As patients who needed a blood transfusion had to scramble to find a donor for a person-to-person transfusion, he knew there had to be a better way.

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Saving Illinois Beach State Park’s shoreline

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Monday, November 04, 2024 12:25 PM

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Located in the northeast corner of the state in Zion, the Illinois Beach State Park has unfortunately suffered from beach erosion and loss of habit for three costal bird species over the years, including the piping plover, common tern and Caspian tern.

To protect the state’s last remaining natural shoreline, major investments were made into an impressive and historic shoreline stabilization project that was recently completed in October. The $73 million investment allowed for the necessary construction of new offshore stone breakwater structures to shelter the Lake Michigan shoreline from wave energy.

The park – located roughly 50 miles north of Chicago – is a major source of tourism for the area. In 2015, 1.2 million visitors came to the park to enjoy boating, hiking, swimming and more along its 4,160 acres. The shoreline stabilization project was also selected for the 2024 Best Restored Beach award through the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. 

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The 10 best fall hiking spots in the state!

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Friday, September 20, 2024 09:02 AM

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Illinois has plenty to offer – whether it is the rich culture, delicious food or scenery, there is something for everyone. It is no secret that fall is around the corner with the trees starting to turn to beautiful hues of yellows and reds, displaying the natural beauty of our state. This week, we have compiled a list of the 10 BEST hiking trails to visit in the fall months!

  1. Starved Rock and Sandstone Point Overlook Trail: Starved Rock State Park (Oglesby)
  2. Dells Canyon and Bluff Trail: Matthiessen State Park (Oglesby)
  3. Garden of the Gods Observation Trail: Shawnee National Forest (Near Harrisburg)
  4. Little Grand Canyon Trail: Shawnee National Forest (Pomona)
  5. Waterfall Glen Trail: Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve (Darien)
  6. Eagle Cliff Overlook and La Salle Canyon: Starved Rock State Park (Oglesby)
  7. Sag Valley Yellow Trail Loop: Swallow Cliff Woods (Near Palos Park)
  8. Saint Louis Canyon Trail: Starved Rock State Park (Oglesby)
  9. Pontiac Canyon, Wildcat Canyon and Beehive Overlook: Starved Rock State Park (Oglesby)
  10. Indian Point Trail: Garden of the Gods Wilderness (Near Harrisburg)

Starved Rock State Park has several locations on this list and brings in an estimated 3 million visitors annually from all over the world, cementing its place as one of the crown jewels of Illinois for its beauty. With an impressive 270 trails that total more than 700 miles in Illinois, we hope you have the chance to visit one of these hiking trails and enjoy the nice weather!  

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