Neighborhood

Enjoy immediate access to cutting-edge research and major Midwest markets. M2 is located less than 1.5 miles from the University of Illinois campus and two hours from Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis.

• Discover a thriving, centralized business district that offers endless opportunities to network.
• Whether you need to escape the office or schedule a quick power lunch, downtown offers over dozens of places to eat and drink.
• When business hours are over, you’ll enjoy a wide mix of wine bars, sports bars and nightclubs with dancing and live entertainment.
• Explore local cultural treasures including the historic Virginia Theatre, home to the Roger Ebert Film Festival; The Springer Cultural Center; the Orpheum, housed in one of the city’s oldest theatres; and a number of art galleries.
• Enjoy the convenience of numerous downtown shops and professional services, including: salon services, banking and financial services, a fitness facility, legal services, movie rentals, dry cleaning, shoe repair, jewelry, furniture, books, clothing, antique stores, a florist, healthcare and more. No need to even have a car, everything you need is right downtown.
• Get in a quick jog during your lunch hour or enjoy a relaxing picnic at nearby West Side Park.