IonQ and the University of Chicago will build a campus quantum center and bring a production‑grade quantum computer and entanglement network to Hyde Park. The partnership aims to accelerate research-to-product work across the region.

Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for research on peripheral immune tolerance, impacting treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer.

The Illinois DoIT won the 2025 Government Experience Project Award for integrating real-time emergency road alerts into the Waze app, enhancing safety and collaboration with state police.

Cook County is celebrating Digital Inclusion Week with over 100 events, including the Access Amplified symposium, to promote digital equity and access to technology.

Google has denied rumors of a general security alert for Gmail users, stating their security systems block over 99.9% of phishing and malware attempts.

Mount Vernon launches the industry's first solar-powered PVC compounding plant by Manner Polymers, expected to create 60 jobs and further Illinois' clean energy leadership.

Cook County completed a solar panel installation at Markham Courthouse, advancing its sustainability goals and the Clean Energy Plan, with expected energy cost savings and environmental benefits.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announces a $7 million investment to support tech incubators, aiming to foster innovation and boost the state economy through the Tech Incubator Enhancement Grant Program.

The National Academy for AI Instruction aims to integrate AI into education by training teachers, with a $23 million budget funded by major tech firms and the AFT's support.

Pure Lithium Corporation moves its operations from Boston to Chicago, investing $46 million and creating jobs in Illinois’ clean energy sector.

Cook County ranks 8th in the Digital Counties Survey for its tech advancements in public services and cybersecurity.

Owners of Siri-enabled devices must file claims by July 2 in a class-action settlement against Apple, with potential payouts of up to $100 for multiple devices, depending on the number of claims.

Cook County released a major update to its property info platform, CookViewer 3.1, featuring a new mapping engine, UI improvements, and enhanced accessibility, including Spanish language support.