CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to hold a public auction to sell the James R. Thompson Center, that houses state government offices in downtown Chicago. Rauner made the announcement Tuesday in the 16-story glass-paneled building's large atrium, calling the building "ineffective" and a very wasteful, inefficient use of space. He said selling the building and moving state workers elsewhere could save the state between $6 million and $12 million annually. He called it a "good move" for taxpayers. Earlier this year, Rauner's administration asked for an appraisal of the building. Rauner said the center "can be replaced by a very positive, very impactful new building." The Thompson Center opened in 1985 and was designed by architect Helmut Jahn. Parts of the building have fallen into disrepair and require work
Gov wants to sell Chicago state office building
