Editorial: JB Pritzker’s 1871 is exiting the Merchandise Mart. What does that mean for Chicago tech?
- Posted on March 2, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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Editorial: JB Pritzker’s 1871 is exiting the Merchandise Mart. What does that mean for Chicago tech?

After 13 years, Chicago’s 1871 tech incubator is leaving the Merchandise Mart. Wither the city as a national tech hub?