State takes another step in future sale of Thompson Center

Gov. JB Pritzker (D)

CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials say they’re inching closer to selling a Chicago building that houses state government offices.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that Illinois has selected a project manager to oversee the sale of the James R. Thompson Center following a competitive process. He says Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC will also help with relocation options for current employees.

Pritzker says the building has outlived its purpose and costs $17 million annually to operate. The Thompson Center was designed by architect Helmut Jahn and opened in 1985. Parts have fallen into disrepair and there heating and cooling issues.

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