Quantum quarterbacks: Pritzker’s a ‘geek’ for computing science that Emanuel calls ‘cutting edge of the next generation’

Gov. J.B. Pritzker listens as researchers explain their work in one of the University of Chicago quantum engineering laboratories last month. (Owen Ziliak/Sun-Times)

It is not an overstatement to say that Gov. J.B. Pritzker is enamored with quantum computing.

The governor’s frequent mention of the complex science, both publicly and privately, prompts eye rolls from some of his top staffers. But Pritzker says he truly believes his persistence will put Illinois on the world stage as “the Silicon Valley of quantum development.”