Future of Peoria area relies on increasing digital equity, building a next-generation workforce July 19, 2023 – Peoria-area business and community leaders joined Comcast today for a roundtable discussion on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring reliable, high-quality, high-speed Internet service to under- and unserved areas in Peoria and Tazewell Counties. Between federal stimulus dollars and […]
Bloomington-Normal Area Business, Community Leaders and Comcast Discuss Historic Opportunity to Bring Broadband Internet Service to Rural and Underserved Communities
Future of McLean County Relies on Increasing Digital Equity, Building a Next Generation Workforce April 18, 2023 – Bloomington-Normal area business and community leaders joined Comcast Tuesday for a roundtable discussion about the once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring reliable, high-quality, high-speed Internet service to rural and underserved areas, saying McLean County’s economic future depends on embracing […]
Rosenberg Moon Habitat Named “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois”
Manufactured by Ingersoll Machine Tools in Rockford, the 3D Printed Polymer Structure is Designed to House Humans on Moon March 29, 2023 – Chosen by voters from an initial field of nearly 250 entries, the Rosenberg Moon Habitat made by Ingersoll Machine Tools in Rockford has been crowned the winner of the 2023 “Makers Madness” […]
“Makers Madness” Contest Enters Final Round
Voters to Decide “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” March 21, 2023 – As voting opens in the final round of the 2023 “Makers Madness” contest, four products have emerged as finalists in the bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association that lets voters decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented […]
Voters Narrow Field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
“Makers Madness” Contest Lets Public Choose The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois March 7, 2023 – With almost 100,000 votes cast, the field of contenders competing in the fourth annual “Makers Madness” contest has been narrowed to the Top 16. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, “Makers Madness” is a bracket-style tournament in which voters across […]