Category Archives: AI

Are Data Centers Responsible Economic Development?

Posted on 04/10/2026 by Lori McKiernan

Responsible economic development must balance financial benefits with harm and risk to the community. Many residents of Illinois feel like the risk of electricity rate increases, potential harm to health and quality of life, and noise and air pollution from … Continue reading →

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UIUC Engineering Open House

Posted on 08/20/2025 by Alen Romero

This year the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Engineering Open House 2025 was expecting 40,000 visitors April 4 and 5. Designed to showcase the talents and research of students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields, the theme this year … Continue reading →

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