Illinois is planning a $1.2 billion network that promises to facilitate innovation and spark technical cooperation between universities and businesses, according to a recent joint announcement by Gov. Bruce Rauner and the University of Illinois.

At least one Illinois business expert says Chicago has put together a package Amazon can't resist.

Former substitute teacher Debra Pedersen, who retired in October 2017, saved $60,288 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.

Former school nurse Ann Frierson, who retired in October 2017, saved $121,663 toward a pension over 26 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.

Former firefighter Robert Cajigas, who retired in October 2017, saved $138,799 toward a pension over 22 years working for fire departments, Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago records show.

Former state university employee John Dayger, who retired in October 2017, saved $27,514 toward a pension over 15 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Angela Bishop, who retired in October 2017, saved $109,100 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former substitute teacher Lorenzo Burtin Norals, who retired in October 2017, saved $21,399 toward a pension over 16 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.

Former administrator Denise Knezevic, who retired in October 2017, saved $51,988 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.

Former state university employee Michelle Campbell, who retired in October 2017, saved $79,558 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former teacher Mirtha Quintana Toomey, who retired in October 2017, saved $174,060 toward a pension over 32 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.

Former special education worker Kathleen Magno, who retired in October 2017, saved $93,257 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.

Former special education worker Cheryl Widman, who retired in October 2017, saved $49,991 toward a pension over 9 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.

Former state university employee Amy Arnieri, who retired in October 2017, saved $77,064 toward a pension over 25 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Michael Swope, who retired in October 2017, saved $124,667 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former firefighter Lawrence Panatera, who retired in October 2017, saved $160,911 toward a pension over 26 years working for fire departments, Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago records show.

Former state university employee Walter Rohr, who retired in October 2017, saved $28,680 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Brian Ruppert, who retired in October 2017, saved $103,687 toward a pension over 18 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former teacher Beverly Herron, who retired in October 2017, saved $16,507 toward a pension over 3 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.

Former teacher David Hicks, who retired in October 2017, saved $145,659 toward a pension over 26 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.