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“Caterpillar’s roots run deep in Illinois, and so does our commitment to building a strong and skilled workforce,” said Christy Pambianchi, Caterpillar’s chief human resources officer. “This investment builds on… Read more about Caterpillar Invests in the Future of Manufacturing Talent in Illinois

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

400 MW Broadwing Energy will pioneer commercial-scale carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), creating a blueprint for reliable, low-carbon electricity in the U.S. DECATUR, Ill. & PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–I Squared… Read more about I Squared Capital and Low Carbon Infrastructure Announce Landmark Clean Power Partnership with Google

October 14, 2025 – ADM celebrated the opening of its new Central Milling Laboratory at the ADM Specialty Manufacturing Facility in Decatur. Equipped with advanced testing technologies and analytical tools,… Read more about ADM Advances Quality Capabilities with opening of New Central Milling Laboratory

OCOchem and ADM announce a production partnership between the companies to build an innovative new CO2 conversion facility at one of ADM’s existing locations.   RICHLAND, WA | August 18, 2025 OCOchem,… Read more about OCOchem and ADM Partner to Build Innovative New CO2 Conversion Facility

TILLAMOOK, Ore., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tillamook Ice Cream – the fastest-growing family size ice cream brand in the United States1 – is now officially in production at the new Tillamook County Creamery… Read more about New Tillamook Ice Cream Plant Now in Production – Facility Will Produce 15.5 Million Gallons Annually at Full Capacity

Press Release – Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Clean Energy Innovation Hub will strengthen Illinois’ EV component part supply chain, create jobs, and provide state-of-the art training opportunities DECATUR- Governor JB Pritzker… Read more about TCCI Manufacturing unveils new Clean Energy Innovation Hub in Decatur, first of its kind in the Nation

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – The Prairie Land Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) launched its newest chapter in Decatur Monday. In partnership with Workforce Investment Solutions, ADM, and Richland Community… Read more about Prairie Land Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) launched its newest chapter in Decatur

The Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub has been awarded approximately $51 million from the Tech Hubs Program through the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The iFAB consortium, led by the University of Illinois… Read more about iFAB awarded $51 million EDA Tech Hubs grant to propel Central Illinois as a biomanufacturing leader

[Decatur, Illinois] March 7, 2024 – Primient, a leader in plant-based food and industrial ingredient production, has announced capital investment exceeding $700 million across the company’s operational footprint. Celebrated at the… Read more about Rooted in Renewal: Primient Commits $700M Investment for Sustainable, Plant-Based Future