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QUANTUM & COMMUNITY

NEWS

News on the Quantum Campus lives below.

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Here’s what local and national media are saying about the future of quantum in Chicago:

ABC7 Chicago

Breaks down how the quantum park is being funded, including major state investment, and positions Chicago as a future global leader in quantum technology.

Illinois Answers Project

Explores environmental concerns, especially around water usage and sustainability tied to the energy demands of quantum computing.

WBEZ Chicago

Examines who will benefit from the development, highlighting community perspectives, equity concerns, and local expectations.

University of Chicago News

Covers the official groundbreaking and emphasizes the park’s role in advancing research, innovation, and global collaboration.

CMAP (Chicago Metropolitan Agency
for Planning)

Positions the project as one of the largest economic development efforts in the region with long-term growth potential.

Reuters

Reports on PsiQuantum’s major investment and construction launch, signaling global confidence in Chicago’s quantum ecosystem.

Wall Street Journal

Frames Chicago as a serious contender to become the “Silicon Valley of quantum computing” through strategic partnerships and investment.

WTTW News (Groundbreaking)

Highlights the economic promise of the project, including job creation, while noting that residents want guarantees of local benefit.

WTTW News (Referendum + Community Push)

Covers community organizing efforts calling for accountability, transparency, and community benefits agreements.

Chicago Sun-Times

Details a coalition of residents and businesses forming to support and shape how the development impacts the community.

Axios Chicago (Community Divide)

Explores mixed reactions—some see opportunity, others fear displacement and lack of inclusion.

Axios Chicago
(Early Coverage)

Early reporting on the vision for the quantum hub, including environmental questions and federal tech hub momentum.

Business Insider

Places Chicago among the top global regions competing to lead the future of quantum computing.

Chicago Tribune / IQMP (Construction Begins)

Construction has officially begun on the South Side quantum campus, transforming the former U.S. Steel site into a global hub for next-generation computing and research.

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