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Google Buys Chicago Government Building For $105 Million–Bucking Trend Of Major Companies Leaving Illinois

Google Buys Chicago Government Building For $105 Million–Bucking Trend Of Major Companies Leaving Illinois

Topline Google bought a downtown Chicago building from the Illinois state government for $105 million, the parties announced Wednesday, delivering a much-needed symbolic victory for Illinois after three of the state’s largest companies announced plans to move their headquarters away from the state. The James R. Thompson Center, pictured in 2009. Getty Images Key Facts Google said it plans to occupy the James R. Thompson Center, formerly home to state government… Source link

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