The bipartisan proposal passed out of the Senate on 38-19 vote Sunday, but the legislation stalled in the House.
Fireworks at the Springfield City Council on Tuesday night regarding a proposed BOS Center expansion and hotel project.
Hundreds of firefighters started their day at the firefighter memorial at the Illinois State Capitol to remember the life of fallen Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer.
CyrusOne will still need to submit a formal proposal; Tuesday’s vote only approved the land to be used for the project.
The bill also includes plans to finance an expansion of the Bank of Springfield (BOS) Center, which includes a new hotel.
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in your area.
Come one, come all, and join the Ansar Shrine Circus in Springfield this November!
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Thousands in Springfield are still without power, six days after a Derecho hit Central Illinois.