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* Press release…
As part of his focus on expanding Illinois’ innovation economy, Governor JB Pritzker and the University of Illinois’ Discovery Partners Institute unveiled the design for the new headquarters in The 78, a vibrant new innovation district along the Chicago River.
Design renderings can be downloaded here.
In addition, CVS Health announced today that it will be an anchor employer for DPI’s new partnership with technology services firm Interapt. Over the next five years, the Chicago/Skills apprenticeship program will provide as many as 2,500 individuals with tuition-free technology training and paid apprenticeship opportunities, with a focus on diverse apprentices. CVS Health has committed to hiring more than 200 successful participants over the next three years.
“The State of Illinois is building a world-class innovation hub in the heart of Chicago on the site of an old railroad yard that has sat vacant for decades,” said Gov. JB Pritzker. “Already DPI has helped launch our state’s COVID-testing system, is searching for COVID-19 and other viruses in our wastewater, and is training hundreds of students for careers in tech – and has a plan to spread the opportunities equitably. This futuristic design from OMA/Jacobs matches our ambitions.”
“This new building is a testament to the innovation and forward-thinking ideas Illinois aims to foster across the state,” said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. “The future headquarters will also show how much we can do to grow and progress when we invest in infrastructure that pushes us forward. That was the mission of Rebuild Illinois, and the funds coming from this plan continue to positively shape diverse communities throughout the state.”
Located on a one-acre site southwest of the Loop, the new DPI headquarters will provide more than 200,000 square feet of office, classroom, lab, and event space for DPI and its university and industry partners.
The State of Illinois is committing $500 million in capital funding to launch DPI and establish its Innovation Network at regional universities throughout the state. DPI is part of the University of Illinois System.
* Meanwhile, here’s the Tribune…
Construction has begun at the site of the former United Airlines headquarters in Mount Prospect, with recent demolition at the property clearing the way for the creation of a $2.5 billion data center campus expected to launch in 2024.
Officials with CloudHQ, a Washington, D.C.-based global data center provider that specializes in the design, development and operation of “hyperscale” data center facilities, said the 1.5 million-square-foot campus is expected to create 75 to 100 jobs for each of three planned buildings, including operations, maintenance and security positions.
The site, which is bordered by Dempster Street and Algonquin and Linneman roads, is anticipated to generate up to 3,000 construction jobs during construction of the three buildings.
* More…
* Illinois Racino Progress Varies At Hawthorne And Fairmount Tracks: Hawthorne running at quicker pace in transition toward new phase of operations
* Chicago hospitals commit to equitable care, but rising costs squeeze budgets and threaten progress
* John Rowe, who built Exelon into a national utility powerhouse, is dead at 77: One of Chicago’s most civically active corporate leaders, Rowe deftly navigated the choppy waters of the power business—and kept a major corporate headquarters in Chicago in the process.
* Governor Pritzker Announces Commitment of $2.6 Billion in Soybean and Corn Purchases by Taiwanese Government
* Southland officials seek Gov. Pritzker’s support to move forward with South Suburban Airport: House Bill 5810 seeks to amend existing legislation by changing one word in a 2013 public act that said the state “may” move forward with the airport. “Sometimes when the state doesn’t want to do anything you say may,” Davis said. “Instead of may, we’re saying shall.”
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Sep 26, 22 @ 2:14 pm
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Governor, that’s great. Go walk around the School of Nursing at NIU, which is in a building that is obviously too small. This grand U of I stuff is great and all, but providing nursing students a better and larger (perhaps we can create more of them) would be lovely.
Comment by OneMan Monday, Sep 26, 22 @ 2:19 pm
So this development, the ARC Innovation Center at the old Michael Reese Hospital site, continued growth in the Illinois Medical District and the MATTER med/health tech incubator, the new incentives to spur microchip making, the EV industry and quantum computing, etc…sounds like some pretty darn good economic development to me. Now, time to fight over who gets credit for it (and I am sure someone will find something wrong with this too).
Comment by levivotedforjudy Monday, Sep 26, 22 @ 3:24 pm
It is good to see the Rezko land under development. the new edifice reminds of the Thompson Center except round. Hopefully the developers will pay double taxes to balance all the benefits being bestowed
Comment by Annonin' Monday, Sep 26, 22 @ 3:48 pm
It’s a bit shocking to me that the Southland continues to urge the construction of a 3rd airport. I guess it could still happen, but the multi-billion dollar work on the western access to O’Hare will be done in 2024 and Midway is a pretty good place to fly out of these days. I know it’s a job creator, and my friends in Mokena and Frankfort would like to be closer to an airport, but is there any other reason to build it?
Comment by Lefty Lefty Monday, Sep 26, 22 @ 4:44 pm
Years ago a friend who worked in economic development field suggested that the Third airport made sense if they focused on being a cargo airport. The south and southwest suburbs are already very successful at multi-modal transportation.
Comment by City Guy Monday, Sep 26, 22 @ 5:28 pm
==It’s a bit shocking to me that the Southland continues to urge the construction of a 3rd airport. I guess it could still happen==
Isn’t there basically already a “3rd Chicago Airport?” Rockford is passing off their airport as a “Chicago airport” (Chicago Rockford International Airport).
Comment by Just Saying Tuesday, Sep 27, 22 @ 8:49 am