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State Fact Sheet

Map of Selected Projects in Illinois

Community Testimonials

This program is a catalyst for more than $4 Billion Dollars in planed development for our community for 2019-2020.

-Richard Ruel, Chairman, Metro Chamber of Commerce, East St. Louis, Illinois

Selected Projects in Illinois

Fillmore Center

Chicago,
IL
(2024)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): Chicago Development Fund, Cinnaire New Markets, Dudley Ventures

A new facility in Chicago, IL is helping train local workers for stable careers in manufacturing

Peerless of America, LLC

Effingham,
IL
(2024)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): Advantage Capital

A specialized equipment manufacturer grew its footprint and added jobs in Effingham, IL

PMI Aerospace, Inc.

Rockford,
IL
(2024)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): Advantage Capital

A major investment project is driving industrial growth and employment in Rockford, IL

Serionix, Inc.

Urbana,
IL
(2024)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): Advantage Capital, The Community Development Venture Capital Alliance

A major investment project is driving industrial growth and employment in Urbana, IL

Tee Group Films

Ladd,
IL
(2024)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): FirstPathway Community Development

A specialized equipment manufacturer grew its footprint and added jobs in Ladd, IL

Richard-Wilcox, Inc.

Aurora,
IL
(2024)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): FirstPathway Community Development

A renovated community space in Aurora, IL is now home to youth and education programs

JJK Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Innovation Center

East Saint Louis,
IL
(2024)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): Heartland Regional Investment Fund

A food manufacturing facility increased local production and added jobs in East Saint Louis, IL

Freedman Seating Company

Chicago,
IL
(2024)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): Chicago Development Fund

A new facility in Chicago, IL is helping train local workers for stable careers in manufacturing

Chicago Heights Steel

Chicago Heights,
IL
(2024)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): SCORE, The Community Business Investment Fund

A growing company expanded operations and created quality jobs in Chicago Heights, IL

Parr Instrument

Moline,
IL
(2024)

Manufacturing

CDE(s): Central Bank of Kansas City, FirstPathway Community Development

Parr Instrument Company Expands for the First Time in 30 years Increasing Production Capacity in Severely Distressed Community in Moline, IL.

Academy for Global Citizenship

Chicago,
IL
(2023)

Behavioral Health, Community, FQHCs, Schools, Solar

CDE(s): BMO Harris, Dudley Ventures, Grow America, IFF, Rose Urban Green Fund

Chicago’s Academy for Global Citizenship Anchors New State-of-the-Art Learning, Sustainability, and Wellness Hub Catered to Community Needs

Esperanza Chicago II

Chicago,
IL
(2023)

FQHCs

CDE(s): Chicago Development Fund, PNC, SCORE, Self-Help

The construction of a 44,000 sq. ft. health and wellness center for Esperanza Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center focused on improving health care access on Chicago’s Southwest side

Site visits and recent news related to Illinois NMTC Projects

Senator Durbin Visits Center @501

Senator Durbin (D-IL) was on hand for a ribbon-cutting at Center @501 June 28th.

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Jun-2019

SAVE THE DATE: Longest Ribbon Cutting in Chicago

January 20, 2023

Construction of Indoor Rockford City Market Begins

March 7, 2018

Tour of the new Downtown YMCA

November 14, 2020