The Illinois House passed a massive proposal Wednesday night that could help keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois and create economic development for downtown Springfield.
The bill also includes plans to finance an expansion of the Bank of Springfield (BOS) Center, which includes a new hotel.
Turner and local advocates hope this can help spur new housing, educational buildings and research facilities downtown.
Downtown Springfield businesses are helping locals fall in love with their city again.
Government officials came together Monday to sign the beam for the Springfield Transportation Hub and to give an update on construction.
Suraksha Bhandari was named the new professional planner for the City of Springfield, operating within the office of Planning and Economic Development.
A popular Springfield business has announced it will close its doors after eight years.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is bringing back a popular winter tradition, offering free skating once again in downtown Springfield.
While construction is inevitable, the timing of it was unfortunate for many small businesses in Downtown Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Keep Store, a shop selling sustainable and eco-friendly products in downtown Springfield, closed its doors on S…