SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Downtown Springfield businesses are helping locals fall in love with their city again.

The "My Heart's Downtown" campaign will have a kickoff meeting at 5:30 p.m. 

The goal is to bring together businesses to make the district more inviting for local families. 

That will include a Kidzeum Love Day, a Family Date Night, highlighted by carriage rides, the unveiling of a seven-foot heart sculpture at the Old State Capitol Plaza and various special promotions. 

Those interested can attend the meeting or email myheartsdowntown@gmail.com

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