State Farm to Close Corporate Headquarters in Bloomington by 2027 State Farm has announced plans to close its corporate headquarters and Illinois Operations Center in Bloomington by the end of 2027. The company’s corporate headquarters, located on the east side of Bloomington, will be vacated as part of a broader workforce consolidation to its Corporate South campus. The decision marks the end of a long-standing presence in the city, with the iconic State Farm Insurance Building set to be demolished after a failed sale. The historic downtown building, which has stood as a prominent landmark since its completion in 1929, has been a central part of Bloomington’s skyline for decades. Originally constructed as the State Farm Insurance Company’s headquarters, the structure has witnessed significant changes over the years. Workers completed the first-floor brickwork and windows in 1929, and by 1935, the building had become a focal point for local events, including parades featuring insurance agents. The lobby in 1930 included elevator operators, while upper floors were filled with office workers who typed and filed paperwork. The building’s prominence extended into the 1930s with the introduction of a bookkeeping machine, which was a cutting-edge tool at the time. Over the decades, the structure remained a key part of the city’s economy, though its future role has become uncertain. In recent years, efforts to preserve the building have faced challenges, including the removal of glazed terra-cotta finials due to age and safety concerns. Despite these efforts, the building’s demolition is now inevitable, with the company citing a failed sale as the reason for its closure.#illinois #state_farm #bloomington #corporate_south #state_farm_insurance_building
State Farm to Consolidate Bloomington Operations and Close Two Facilities by 2027 State Farm announced Thursday that it will close its Corporate Headquarters and Illinois Operations Center in Bloomington and consolidate its local workforce into the Corporate South complex by the end of 2027. The move marks a significant shift for the company, which employs around 13,000 people in the Bloomington-Normal area, and could have major implications for local government budgets and the commercial real estate market. The company did not specify what will happen to the two shuttered properties after employees relocate. “While we don’t know yet what will happen to the Illinois Operations Center or Corporate Headquarters, we will eventually pass back savings to our customers by reducing costs associated with unoccupied space,” said State Farm CEO Jon Farney. “We simply have too much office space in Bloomington—about double what we need.” State Farm spokesperson Gina Morss-Fischer added that the company will provide updates on future plans and hopes the properties will continue to benefit the community in new ways. Corporate South, located on Bloomington’s southeast side near Veterans Parkway, will accommodate all approximately 13,000 local employees. The facility, built in the 1990s and completed in 2001, will undergo renovations as part of the consolidation. Morss-Fischer emphasized that having all employees under one roof makes sense for collaboration and efficiency. This marks another step in State Farm’s efforts to reduce its physical footprint in Bloomington. The company previously announced plans in 2018 to move employees out of its Downtown Bloomington building, which was later purchased by a developer. Despite the closures, Morss-Fischer reiterated the company’s commitment to Illinois, calling it “home.#state_farm #bloomington #corporate_south #district_87 #unit_5
