2021 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820

The John Deere Building is a premium Class A commercial office building located in the University of Illinois Research Park. This 52,724 square foot multi-tenant building offers a modern professional environment designed to support innovation-driven companies.

The building features an impressive two-story lobby, upscale interior and exterior finishes, a shared coffee bar, and a common area conference room available for tenant use. Tenants benefit from the building’s scenic setting, with views of a beautifully landscaped pond, dock with lunch seating, fire pit, and walking paths located just beyond the south-facing windows, creating a unique and attractive workplace environment.

Position your team in the University of Illinois Research Park innovation hub in this move-in ready, fully furnished office suite located within 2021 S. First Street. This turnkey space features modern finishes, high-quality furnishings, and a professional environment. Located along First Street, the suite benefits from prominent visibility and convenient access within the Research Park and broader University community. Employees and visitors will appreciate the walkable access to nearby amenities, including the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, Houlihan’s Restaurant, and the State Farm Center, as well as close proximity to Memorial Stadium and other major University of Illinois athletic venues. Combining convenience, visibility, and a dynamic innovation-driven setting, this suite offers a unique opportunity for companies seeking to establish or expand their presence within one of the Midwest’s leading research and technology ecosystems.

Suite 203 at 2021 S. First Street offers a move in ready workspace designed for starter teams looking to grow. The suite features two private offices with scenic pond views and abundant natural light, complemented by a spacious open area ideal for workstations and collaborative seating. Employees and visitors will appreciate the walkable access to nearby amenities, including the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, Houlihan’s Restaurant, and the State Farm Center, as well as close proximity to Memorial Stadium and other major University of Illinois athletic venues. Combining convenience, visibility, and a dynamic innovation-driven setting, this suite offers a unique opportunity for companies seeking to establish or expand their presence within one of the Midwest’s leading research and technology ecosystems.

The Research Park sits adjacent to upscale retail centers and stores and offers easy access to Willard Airport. The retail centers provide park employees with a range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, as well as other convenient amenities and walking trails. With its proximity to major markets (Chicago – 2 hrs, Indianapolis – 1.5 hrs, St. Louis – 2.75 hrs), vibrant entrepreneurial culture, direct access to talent, and strong institutional support, the University of Illinois Research Park offers a uniquely collaborative setting for companies seeking innovation, growth, and competitive advantage.