Federal coworking: Chicago

John C. Kluczynski Federal Building
230 S. Dearborn St. | Chicago, IL 60604

The JCK Federal Building in Chicago, Illinois, blends historic charm with modern amenities. It houses one of our innovative coworking spaces, perfect for fostering development.

The workspace

Outfitted with workstations and collaborative areas.
Docking stations allow for connectivity to external keyboards, monitors, and mouse devices.
Coworking space utilizes Wi-Fi for internet connectivity. Ensure your agency allows for connection to outside/ guest Wi-Fi networks and you are familiar with any VPN requirements your agency may have.
- Contact your agency’s IT support service ahead of time to learn more about connectivity in a shared environment.

Facility amenities

The Hub is available for collaborative work and does not require a reservation.
Focus rooms are available for short term use and cannot be reserved.
Supply stations (near printers) are equipped with pens, pencils, scissors, tape, staplers, and extra paper.
Sanitizing wipes are located at the supply stations and along the walls of the building core. Please be sure to clean and clear the workstation at the end of your workday.
The large pantry is located on the north side of the building. Appliances include a refrigerator, toaster, Keurig, ice machine, microwave, and vending machines.
The smaller pantries on east and west have all of the above amenities except ice and vending machines.
Focus rooms (small rooms with sliding doors) are found throughout the space. These are drop in areas; however, usage is limited to one hour.

Coworking best practices

Open workspace means shared workspace.
Please be mindful of those around you. Make sure to limit the volume of your voice and sensitive phone calls by taking these in an enclosed meeting space. Take your lunch away from the pantry area to be courteous to those sensitive to smell.

Shared workspace also means being mindful of basic security protocol.
It’s a general best practice to lock or secure your government devices when leaving the workstation, even for a short time.

Workstations are to be cleared daily.
The CSS staff will pick up all items left behind and place them in lost and found. Please wipe down the workstation at the end of the day.

The essentials

Items to bring with you

HSPD-12 PIV Card
Laptop
Mobile phone
Headphones
Power cord(s) and chargers
USB thumb drive (Required for printing)
Any other accessories you need to work comfortably in a shared workspace

Do not forget to check in by scanning the QR code upon arrival.
This gives us valuable information on how the coworking space is being used.
Wi-Fi via GSA Guest Network
The Wi-Fi password is available via scanned QR code, which is posted at the entrance and throughout the coworking space.
Printing
All files you need to print must be saved to a USB drive and plugged into the printer device.
- Print to the Hub’s multi-function unit by saving your data to a USB drive and inserting the drive into the printer. Follow instructions on the printer menu.
- To scan documents to your USB drive, insert the USB drive into the multi-function unit and follow the instructions on the menu.
- You can send an outgoing fax using the multi-function unit, but you cannot receive any fax.
Personal storage
In the Hub, we offer cubbies and lockers for day use. You can set a 4-digit code of your choice each day to secure your belongings.
- To unlock it, press the “C” button, enter your code, and then press the 🗝️ (key) button. Once you hear the lock click open, you can turn the handle to open it.
- To lock it again, just turn the handle. You’ll hear the lock click closed. Set your 4-digit code, press enter, and lock. Remember to use the same 4-digit code to unlock it.
- Leave the locker unlocked when you’re done for the day.

Our other spaces

The Hub

East side of the 35th floor

The Hub is a unique workspace feature of the Chicago office. With views of the lake, the Hub provides an open and collaborative cafè-style work area, and other mixed use areas. These spaces cannot be reserved, and are available on a first come, first served basis. The Hub also offers a communal pantry.

Privacy rooms

Room 3532

There is one privacy room available on the 35th floor. These rooms are used when privacy is needed for medical, maternal, and other similar usage.

Lock the room during use.
Try to limit use to 30 minutes or less.

This room offers soft seating with a foot rest, outlets, and a small table for your convenience.

Getting here

The John C. Kluczynski Federal Building is conveniently located near several modes of public transportation. You can easily access the building using the following options:

Chicago Transit Authority: Various CTA bus routes serve the building, with stops along Dearborn Street and other nearby streets.
Chicago ‘L’ : The building is within walking distance of several ‘L’ stations, including the Clark/Lake station, which serves multiple lines such as the Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Brown, and Purple lines.
Metra Train: The building is also near several Metra train stations, including the Millennium Station, which is a short walk away.

Accessing the building

To access this space, you will need:

HSPD-12 card access:
- Government employees can use their HSPD-12 card.
- Non-GSA visitors require screening at the lobby.
Location:
- The space is on the 35th floor.
- Look for signage in the elevator lobby directing you to the coworking area.
Access code:
- Access the coworking space using a code provided to you when a reservation is made.
Regular access:
- Coworkers who frequent the space can have their HSPD-12 cards enrolled for building access.
Enrollment process:
- Coordinate with your GSA client planning manager to schedule card enrollment appointments.

We are here to help

Our Workplace Services team is here to help once you’ve arrived in the coworking space.

Contact Workplace Services:
312-886-7226
R5WPS@gsa.gov

Include the area information, such as column number and workstation number, when you reach out.

WPS provides services for:

Monitor and docking station troubleshooting.
Building issues, such as temperature adjustments, spills, and leaks.
Lost and found items.
Problems with your workstation, including the desktop, locker, drawers, and locks.

In case of emergency

Building-wide emergencies and drills: Follow the instructions on the building public address system.
Medical emergencies that are building related (slip and fall, pantry burn): Notify WPS with details of the incident.
Medical emergencies: Dial 911.