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Article posted: 12/17/2011 5:00 AM

State, feds come together for new Fermilab research center

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State Rep. Mike Fortner of West Chicago, a particle physicist, Friday explains how the new Illinois Accelerator Research Center will help industry and commerce in Illinois, at a groundbreaking ceremony for the center at Fermilab.

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Fermilab broke ground Friday morning on the Illinois Accelerator Research Center. It will be dedicated to furthering the relationship between basic science and industry, particularly in developing "turn-key" uses of accelerators for industrial, commercial, medical and defense applications. The state is providing $20 million for design and construction.

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