IRVING, Texas, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced the launch of its workforce commitment in Illinois, the most recent investment in its five-year, $100 million Building the Future Workforce… Read more about Caterpillar Invests in the Future of Manufacturing Talent in Illinois
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Gov. Pritzker Announces ADM to Invest $103 Million to Modernize Decatur Operations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 22, 2026 CONTACT GovernorsOffice@illinois.gov Project will create jobs and strengthen one of the world’s largest agricultural processing hubs DECATUR — Governor JB Pritzker and the… Read more about Gov. Pritzker Announces ADM to Invest $103 Million to Modernize Decatur Operations
Lauren Gramly Named Director of Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL – The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is pleased to announce Lauren Gramly as its new Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC (SBDC). Originally… Read more about Lauren Gramly Named Director of Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
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While the Decatur and Macon County region is attractive for nearly all types of business operations, the Economic Development Corporation has identified targeted industry sectors that match the area’s strengths, goals and assets. These include Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Biotechnology and Medical/Pharmaceutical, and Food Ingredients and Agriculture.
These targeted sectors were chosen based upon the opportunity for growth, workforce ready labor, and their connections to other industries already here. To learn more about why Decatur and Macon County is the best choice for your business, please contact us.
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