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IL House passes megaprojects bill, but Bears want amended playbook

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated 2 hrs ago

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. 

Illinois bill could bring new hotel to Downtown Springfield
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Illinois bill could bring new hotel to Downtown Springfield

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Mar 31, 2026

The bill also includes plans to finance an expansion of the Bank of Springfield (BOS) Center, which includes a new hotel.

New IL bill could revitalize Downtown Springfield
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New IL bill could revitalize Downtown Springfield

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 11, 2026

Turner and local advocates hope this can help spur new housing, educational buildings and research facilities downtown.

New campaign aims to help Springfield families fall in love with Downtown
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New campaign aims to help Springfield families fall in love with Downtown

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jan 26, 2026

Downtown Springfield businesses are helping locals fall in love with their city again.

Beam signing highlights progress on upcoming Springfield Transportation Hub
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Beam signing highlights progress on upcoming Springfield Transportation Hub

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jan 26, 2026

Government officials came together Monday to sign the beam for the Springfield Transportation Hub and to give an update on construction.

Springfield's new planner aims to revitalize downtown, reimagine vacant buildings
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Springfield's new planner aims to revitalize downtown, reimagine vacant buildings

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Jan 14, 2026

Suraksha Bhandari was named the new professional planner for the City of Springfield, operating within the office of Planning and Economic Development.

Popular Downtown Springfield business set to close after 8 years
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Popular Downtown Springfield business set to close after 8 years

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 12, 2025

A popular Springfield business has announced it will close its doors after eight years.

Free skating returns to downtown Springfield
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Free skating returns to downtown Springfield

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 2, 2025

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is bringing back a popular winter tradition, offering free skating once again in downtown Springfield.

Construction season brings issues for local businesses
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Construction season brings issues for local businesses

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Aug 20, 2025

While construction is inevitable, the timing of it was unfortunate for many small businesses in Downtown Springfield. 

Sustainable product store closing in Springfield after over 3 years in business
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Sustainable product store closing in Springfield after over 3 years in business

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 12, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Keep Store, a shop selling sustainable and eco-friendly products in downtown Springfield, closed its doors on S…

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