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Factory Robotics: Chicago-based Formic raised $50 million to develop general-purpose robots, moving beyond machines built for specific factory tasks. Its Robot-as-a-Service model bundles equipment, software and maintenance for a monthly fee. Quantum Research: University of Chicago researchers developed a method to simulate how tiny crystal defects interact with light, work that could help advance quantum sensors and energy technologies. Autonomous Transit: An Illinois bill would study how self-driving vehicles could fit into public transit systems. Data Center Power: A Springfield discussion spotlighted the growing electricity demand from data centers and its potential effects on pollution and grid reliability. Research Investment: The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center plans to use $17 million to expand its research capacity.

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Oct. 22, 2026

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Illinois couple replaces lawn with native plants; wildlife flourishes after five years

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Illinois Federation of Teachers takes position on 132 bills, gets its way on 53

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Illinois 4th District race: Lyons Mayor Chris Getty navigates controversies in rare independent bid

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After a year of unusual weather in Chicago, should you brace for winter?

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Can feng shui lower stress? What the research on clutter actually shows

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'Exactly where I need to be': How two Finals stars came to happier homes from Chicago

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5 places in Chicago you may not know were haunted

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Year Founded	1948
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Stonepeak Completed Its $2.53 Billion Acquisition of Chicago Parking Meters From a Morgan Stanley-Led Consortium:

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Publication Location	United States, Florida, West Palm Beach
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