More than $1 billion has already been committed to the 128-acre Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, or IQMP. Most of that funding is from the state.
The hope, political leaders have said, is for IQMP to grow into another Silicon Valley, a global center for emerging technology. However, some residents remain skeptical of the benefits for the surrounding community.
Illinois Answers Project is conducting a three-part explainer series, with a data-driven look at public and private investment for the project.
You can read more of their reports by visiting www.illinoisanswers.org.