Aldermen voice control, tax concerns over county-led plan to expand BOS Center Springfield aldermen debated a proposal tied to a state bill that would create an authority to expand the Bank of Springfield Center, with some members saying the authoritys powers could dilute city control and others arguing the plan would not impose new taxes. Council did not take formal action on the bill but asked staff and sponsors for amendments and clarification.

Springfield aldermen are torn over a new county-led plan to expand the Bank of Springfield Center, with concerns about city control and tax implications heating up the debate.

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Springfield outlines nearly $9 million in CMF investments and advances plans for a 400-space downtown garage City development officials told the Gaming Commission the Commission's mitigation funds and related grants have supported roughly $9 million in downtown investments, including Court Square improvements, and that a design-development phase for a roughly 400-space garage and active McCaffrey redevelopment of adjacent blocks are underway.

Springfield is transforming downtown with nearly $9 million in redevelopment funds, including a new 400-space garage and exciting mixed-use projects!

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Springfield officials explore downtown boundaries for new courthouse project City officials evaluate downtown location options and seek community input for courthouse planning.

Springfield is gearing up for a major courthouse project, but city officials are seeking YOUR input on where it should go—will it boost the economy or create dead pockets downtown?

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