Morningstar Announces New Global Headquarters at Chicago's Thompson Center and $5 Million Community Investment Donation

Kunal Kapoor, CEO of Morningstar

“Morningstar was founded in Chicago more than four decades ago, and we're proud to continue building our future here. As long-term investors, we believe in backing people and communities with enduring potential. Our new headquarters and community commitment reflect our confidence in Chicago, our people, and the opportunities ahead.”

Mike Miller, Vice President & Chicago Site Lead at Google

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Morningstar to the Thompson Center as we continue transforming this iconic building into a vibrant city hub. Having two great American brands alongside each other represents a bright future for the next generation of Chicago talent, technology, and creativity.”

JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois

“For 40 years, Morningstar has called Chicago home. Its decision to relocate to the Thompson Center is another vote of confidence in the city and in Illinois as a place where businesses can grow. Morningstar’s continued investment will bring new energy to the LaSalle Street corridor, and I look forward to seeing what the next 40 years bring.”

Brandon Johnson, Mayor of Chicago

“I want to thank Morningstar for its continued investment in Chicago and congratulate the company on this exciting new chapter. After more than 40 years in Chicago, Morningstar’s decision to relocate its global headquarters to the Thompson Center reaffirms its longstanding commitment to our city and its continued confidence in our central business district and the future of the LaSalle Street corridor. Morningstar’s $5 million commitment to local nonprofits will also help Chicagoans build financial security and gain the skills to pursue good-paying careers, ensuring that the benefits of economic growth extend beyond downtown and into our neighborhoods.”

Sean Garrett, President and CEO of United Way of Metro Chicago

“United Way of Metro Chicago is proud to team with Morningstar as it deepens its philanthropic commitment to Chicago through a $5 million investment in the city’s people, neighborhoods, and future. Morningstar’s leadership and collaboration will expand access to financial and workforce development programs, helping to build vibrant, thriving communities. Together, through the Morningstar Commitment to Chicago Fund, we will create lasting impact across the Chicago region.”

Derek R.B. Douglas, President of the Civic Committee and the Commercial Club

“Chicago’s future depends on growth. This commitment from Morningstar helps ensure that we can turn our vision of a growing Chicago into real opportunities and prosperity across the city. As a global company rooted in Chicago that has invested in Chicagoans for decades, Morningstar reflects the bold ideas, collaborative spirit, and civic dedication that make Chicago special and we look forward to building on this momentum together.”

Phil Clement, President and CEO of World Business Chicago

“On behalf of Chicago’s business community, I congratulate the entire Morningstar team. Billions of dollars in investment are taking shape across our city, from downtown to our neighborhoods. Morningstar’s decision to co-anchor the Thompson Center with Google adds to that momentum, bringing new vitality to the Loop and serving as another catalyst in our city’s renaissance. More than 40 years after its founding here, Morningstar is reaffirming what the world increasingly sees: Chicago is where business can and will thrive.”