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Chicago’s Quantum Future Takes Shape | Chicago News

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Chicago’s lakefront is getting a quantum computing revolution—where steel mills once roared, a $500M state-backed tech hub is rising to become the next Silicon Valley. Governor JB Pritzker’s bold vision turns industrial history into future innovation, with companies like PsiQuantum building the world’s first large-scale quantum computer right here. Quantum tech promises to crack impossible problems—from smarter medicines to greener fertilizer—and Chicago is already earning global respect as a leader in this field. With roots in the city’s past and eyes on tomorrow, this isn’t just a new campus—it’s a new era for Illinois. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f819e54dd970d452

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