Governor Quinn likened 1871 to Wrigley Field, a “shrine” of Illinois that everyone needs to see for themselves. That’s why he himself invested over $2 million into 1871 when it launched in 2012: ...

The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, best known for operating 1871, a hub for tech startups at the Merchandise Mart, is acquiring the Illinois Technology Association, which works with later ...

During an appearance with Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday, 1871 Chief Executive Howard Tullman floated one of the best solutions I’ve heard in a long time for stemming the exodus of technology t… ...

The Governor wants to welcome more startups into the 1871 tech incubator fold. No doubt about. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is going full tilt on the business development and job creation fronts as he ...

In an effort to support Hispanic tech entrepreneurs, 1871 announced Thursday a partnership with the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The partnership will give hispanic startup founders and ...