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Chicago Looking to Build High Spreed Rail to O'Hare

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According to a statement issued Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Infrastructure Trust have issued a request for qualifications (RQF) for groups who want to take on the job of designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining an express train to O’Hare as a public–private partnership.

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20 Minutes From the Loop to O'Hare?

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According to a statement issued Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Infrastructure Trust have issued a request for qualifications (RQF) for groups who want to take on the job of designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining an express train to O’Hare as a public–private partnership.

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O'Hare Expansion Updates

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Chicago City Council Finance Committee recommended approval of a $4 billion bond issue to help pay for the eight-year expansion project at O'Hare International Airport yesterday. The full council will meet Wednesday for a vote. billion project.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Illinois – Strong Demand Lifts Industrial Parks In Wheeling, IL

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Rendering of the new Tin Goose Hangar, which is under construction at Chicago Executive Airport. The community’s manufacturing base is anchored around the Village’s general aviation airport, Chicago Executive Airport. Chicago Executive Airport has seen significant improvements recently, many of which are ongoing.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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L ast year, Chicago celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of the new UI Labs Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) on Goose Island. Last year’s groundbreaking on the project was an exciting one for Goose Island, which is quickly becoming known as an important tech hub within Chicago.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Biotech, A Recession-Proof Growth Sector

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The strength of the bioscience industry is seen when compared to other leading knowledge-based industries, such as information technology services, aerospace, computer equipment and finance and insurance, all of which recorded net job losses during the same period. The bioscience sector continues to be a source of high-wage jobs.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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In less than four months, 2,830 homebuyers in 85 counties have reserved more than $360 million in financing, creating an estimated 1,400 new jobs. Arlington Heights is a growing, thriving community just northwest of Chicago, home to 76,000 residents with an average household income of $95,000. Quinn said.