Illinois
IBM to join new algorithm center on Illinois quantum campus
CHICAGO (WGEM) – The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) is getting a major addition. The quantum campus in Chicago is adding the new National Quantum Algorithm Center with the technology company IBM being its first major tenant.
“For decades, IBM has established itself as a worldwide leader in computing and technology solutions, so it’s really humbling that they believe in our vision for creating a first-of-its-kind global hub for quantum scale-up,” said IQMP CEO Harley Johnson.
IBM will house its next-generation, modular quantum computer at the center, “IBM Quantum Systems Two.”
The governor’s office said the algorithm center will aim to advance the exploration of quantum-centric supercomputing across industries.
“This center will be a home for groundbreaking new research and exploration on applications and advancements that will solve complex challenges across industries,” said Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
He said in addition to IBM, partners in the new algorithm center will include universities, national labs, private computing software and hardware companies, and corporate users from various industries.
“Quantum has the potential to open a world of possibilities. The work that will take place at the National Quantum Algorithm Center and across the Illinois quantum infrastructure will help us wrestle with the most pressing questions of the day in climate change, in national security, health care and beyond,” Pritzker said.
Wednesday’s announcement that IBM will be joining the campus is part of the state’s larger quest to make Illinois a quantum hub. Pritzker signed legislation creating a Quantum Enterprise Zone in June with an initial state investment of $500 million into the quantum computing campus. In July, the state signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to create a quantum proving ground.
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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Multiple rounds of severe storms impacted central Illinois on Wednesday bringing damaging wind gusts and very heavy rain. Our area was sparred from the worst of the tornadoes, but areas south of I-72 were not so fortunate with damage to homes and injuries reported.
An outflow boundary from our morning storms struggled to get any further north than highway 136, which was about 30 miles south of what was anticipated early this morning. This kept the risk of strong tornadoes just south of our local region, though we still had plenty of rain and instances of large hail and gusty winds roll through central Illinois.
The worst of the wind came with the storms in the morning. As the severe storms moved through the area they produced measured gust of 60-70 mph with localized gusts estimated to be around 80 mph. The winds resulted in tree, powerline, and structural damage from Knox through McLean County.
Storm Reports
Galesburg – Tree and power line damage
Williamsfield – Roof partially torn off building
Princeville – Tree damage
Dunlap – 60 mph wind gust
Bellevue – 60 mph wind gust
Germantown Hills – Trees down
Roanoke – 60 mph wind gust
El Paso – Power poles snapped
El Paso – Multiple semis and campers rolled on I-39
Gidley – 70 mph wind gust
Chenoa – Semi rolled on I-55
Dunlap – 1.0″ size hail
Metamora – 1.0″ size hail
Armington – 1.0″ size hail
Rain reports
West Peoria – 4.37″
Lexington – 4.00″
West Peoria – 3.98″
Washington – 3.97″
East Peoria – 3.47″
Dunlap – 3.40″
Goodfield – 2.47″
Towanda – 2.43″
Peoria (PIA) – 2.24″
Lewistown – 2.20″
Galesburg – 1.84″
Chillicothe – 1.52″
Pontiac – 1.27″
Historic tree dating back to Abraham Lincoln damaged in Springfield
It may be the last living tree standing when Abraham Lincoln and his family lived in the Springfield neighborhood from 1844 to 1861.
More than 30,000 Illinois residents reported power outages Wednesday morning amid severe storms and destructive winds.
The National Weather Service forecast two rounds of severe weather throughout the day, issuing a tornado watch early Wednesday morning across central Illinois.
Where were power outages reported in Illinois?
More than 35,000 of the more than 5.8 million customers tracked on PowerOutage.com reported outages Wednesday, as of noon.
The majority of these outages were concentrated in west-central Illinois in Warren, Henderson and Woodford counties.
More than 93% of the customers tracked in Henderson County and nearly 60% of those in Warren County were impacted by outages.
Less widespread outages were also reported in DeKalb, Mercer, Knox, Menard, Jefferson and Gallatin counties.
Electric service company Amaren was by far the most impacted utility provider, followed Commonwealth Edison Company and Corn Belt Energy Corporation.
Illinois power outage map
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