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Illinois leads the nation in innovation growth

Details: Thursday, February 26, 2015 12:57 PM

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Between 2012 and 2013, research and development spending at Illinois universities grew faster than in any other state. Illinois’ institutions of higher learning spent a record $2.4 billion trying to drive science and engineering innovation.

Springfield ranked sixth-cheapest city in America

Details: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 02:03 PM

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Not only was Springfield once the home of Abraham Lincoln, but it is also one of the cheapest cities to live in the United States.

DealCrunch says that affordable housing and utilities make the capital city a great place to live.

Historic Chicago district becomes National Park

Details: Thursday, February 19, 2015 12:00 AM

Historic Chicago district to be named National Park President Barack Obama has named a unique Chicago neighborhood as a national monument, recognizing Illinois' history in the railroad industry and a unique part of the birth of the labor rights movement in the United States.

University of Illinois alum wins Grammy

Details: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 04:30 PM

University of Illinois alum wins Grammy Professional chorus group Conspirare, conducted by University of Illinois alum Craig Hella Johnson, won a Grammy on Sunday for Best Choral Performance during the show’s 57th annual awards.