CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- A University of Illinois campus boasting office, classroom, lab and event space is coming to the South Loop.
Governor Pritzker and others have officially unveiled plans for the Discovery Partners Institute-a 200,000 square foot eight story University of Illinois system space.
The project aims to help connect underrepresented Chicagoans with quality education and opportunities for employment across various industries.
"We’re here to foster new relationships and bring more women and people of color into the tech industry. We can’t wait to have a building that will help us accelerate our growth and make new connections," said DPI Executive Director Bill Jackson.
Governor Pritzker said it solidifies Illinois standing as a leader in innovation.
“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.”
Work is expected to begin along the Chicago River in 2024.
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