The Associated Press (March 22) -- Deere & Company plans to almost double the size of its on-campus research center at the University of Illinois Research Park. The Moline-based company is increasing the size of its John Deere Technology Innovation Center to 13,500 square feet. The company plans to be able to accommodate 50 interns as well as its staff. Also: KFVS-12 (Cape Girardeau, Mo., March 22), Quad City Business Journal (March 21), News-Gazette (March 21), ASEE FirstBell (March 24).