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Springfield Leads in State Civic Center Funding Applications
Springfield became the first metropolitan civic center authority to apply for state support, requesting 16.6 million dollars. The Department of Business and Economic Development outlined required items including feasibility studies, building plans, timetables, cost estimates, and financing details as part of the application process.
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State Department of Business and Economic Development
Springfield
Department
Joseph Pisciotte
BEC
Decatur
Danville
Peoria
Rockford
Aurora
Ted Ward