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BioWorks says it is pursuing $50 million for Robbins project; permits to follow

Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees · July 1, 2026
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Summary

At the July 12 meeting, a BioWorks representative said the company recently met with Cook County seeking $50 million and will file permits to begin using office space for project meetings in coming months.

A representative for BioWorks told the Village of Robbins board on July 12 that the company has held county-level discussions about financing and will begin permit activity.

Mr. Raymond said BioWorks met with Cook County last week in pursuit of $50 million for the BioWorks project and that the company is preparing permit applications to begin meeting in office space in the coming months. No details on the scope, timeline, or whether funds were committed were provided in the meeting record.

Trustees did not take formal action on incentives or funding during the July 12 meeting. The statement was given as an informational update during the building/industrial report portion of the agenda.