| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Dec. 23, 2025, 6:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Dec. 23, 2025, 6:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/23/jan-grayson-obituary-commerce-department/ |
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Jan Grayson led the state agency formerly known as the Department of Commerce
and Community Affairs — the state’s economic development arm — for four years
during the administration of the late Gov. Jim Edgar, and he later chaired the
board of the Chicago Architecture Foundation.
“Jan was an affabl...