Governor JB Pritzker today announced construction is beginning on the $100 million investment for the Illini Hall Replacement and Altgeld Hall Renovation Project on the Urbana campus. The funding is made possible by the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois Capital program, in conjunction with $40 million from the University of Illinois System’s Illinois Innovation Network and $52 million in institutional contributions.
For more information, read the news release from the Illinois Capital Development Board.
ILLINI HALL REPLACEMENT AND ALTGELD HALL RENOVATION PROJECT
Phase 1 - Illini Hall Demolition
(Projected substantial completion of May 2023)
Phase 2 – Altgeld Hall Exterior Restoration
(Projected substantial completion of May 2024)
Phase 3 – New Illini Hall Construction (LEED Platinum)*
Phase 4 – Altgeld Hall Interior Restoration/Renovation (LEED Silver)*
*Phases remain in design presently, and a construction timeline will be provided when available.
PHASE 1
• Hazardous material abatement and complete building and site demolition
PHASE 2
- Historic building restoration
- Hazardous material abatement
- Masonry/ stone restoration
- Clay/stone roof tile restoration
- Bell tower disassembly and reconstruction
PHASE 3
- New 6-story, 140,000 SF building containing offices, classrooms, auditorium and data science center
PHASE 4
- Hazardous material abatement
- Historic building interior finish restoration
- East building wing demolition and reconstruction
- Complete replacement of building MEP systems
- Renovation of auditorium, classrooms and library