U of I announce plans for Discovery Partners Institute for South Loop Sep 26, 2022 1:45 pm by WGN-TVIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images WGN-TV (Sept. 23) The University of Illinois announced Friday it is ready to make its mark on Chicago’s South Loop. Ground will be broken on the Discovery Partners Institute in 2024, creating a new hub for technology and innovation in Chicago. Share on Facebook Tweet Email