blog posts U of I hires alum, consulting vet to lead Chicago tech center Jan 9, 2020 1:30 pm by Crain's Chicago BusinessIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Crain's Chicago Business (Jan. 8) William Jackson, a former Johnson Controls exec, will head the Discovery Partners Institute, the U. of I.’s facility in Chicago for technology research and development, teaching. Share on Facebook Tweet Email