North Chicago-based AbbVie, a global leader in life sciences, is investing $195 million to expand its North Chicago manufacturing facility. Daily Herald file

AbbVie, a global leader in life sciences, announced Tuesday the company’s is investing $195 million to expand its North Chicago manufacturing facility.

The investment will strengthen AbbVie’s production of active pharmaceutical ingredients, create and retain high-quality jobs in the region, and reinforce Illinois’ position as a national leader in advanced manufacturing and biosciences, according to a news release from Gov. JB Pritzker ‘s office.

“AbbVie’s decision to expand its manufacturing footprint in Illinois is a testament to our state’s world-class workforce, infrastructure, cutting-edge research institutions, and location t

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