Crain's survey finds that two-thirds of companies that are moving are doing so because they are expanding and need more space. Larger office spaces are especially a pull factor for companies on the move that have growing revenue, 82% of which want a better configuration or more space to accommodate employee growth. For the 33% of companies seeking smaller offices, the main driver is an increase in remote work.
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.