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Environmental, tax issues weighed on $4M state-funded park

Sean Reed | The Center Square - July 13, 2026

The city of Springfield bought the plot of land, known locally as the “Y-Block” north of the Governor’s Mansion for $1.5 million in 2014 using funds from the downtown’s TIF district. #tax #park #centersquare

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‘We need to show our solidarity,’: Springfield ‘No Kings’ protest attracts over 1,000

Silence DoGood - March 29, 2026

‘We need to show our solidarity,’: Springfield ‘No Kings’ protest attracts over 1,000 (Capitol News Illinois) - SPRINGFIELD - A crowd of over a...

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State Treasurer Frerichs, JPMorganChase Bring ‘Lincoln Ledger’ to Downtown Springfield

Silence DoGood - February 10, 2025

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs and JPMorganChase officials on Monday unveiled the reproduction of a ledger that contains records of Honest Abe’s banking activity ahead of Lincoln’s Birthday, which is Wednesday. #ledger

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