[LISTEN] Ryan McCrady of Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance discusses major projects
The head of the local public-private economic development organization talks about the latest on the effort to keep the Wyndham City Centre operating downtown, the approaching deadlines for the Scheels Sports Park, and prospects for the Pillsbury
Mayor Misty Buscher notes that she has to take care concerning incentives for any Wyndham City Centre deal
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher says she has to be careful what incentives she offers to a major downtown hotel – because then lots of other hotels may want the same deal. Buscher and other officials are still
[LISTEN] Mayor Misty Buscher discusses Wyndham, library, and more
Just over a month into the job, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher talks with WMAY’s Jim Leach on a wide range of issues, from the latest on the Wyndham project downtown to the future of Lincoln Library to
[LISTEN] Ryan McCrady, Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, discusses Wyndham project and more
Ryan McCrady of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance provides an update on the Wyndham hotel project downtown, along with discussions on how carbon capture projects may affect economic development, and what the legislature is doing for (and
[LISTEN] Mayor Misty Buscher offers update on Wyndham talks
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher offers an update on the situation with the Wyndham hotel in this brief Q&A with WMAY’s Jim Leach. Click here for the Q&A.
[LISTEN] Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher discusses pressing issues in her first days in office
In her first live interview on WMAY since taking office, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher discusses some of her personnel moves, concerns about the fire department, the status of the Wyndham project, the future of a city residency
Ryan McCrady: Interview [AUDIO]
The head of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance says the agency remains a solid investment for both government and the private sector.
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance supports allocation of $19 million in TIF funds for Wyndham renovations
The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance believes spending $19 million in TIF district funds to renovate the Wyndham City Centre would be a good investment for Springfield, despite the hotel’s past challenges. Current owner Al Rajabi and his
Newly-released Springfield City Council audio reveals Wyndham debt debate truths
Newly-released audio of a 2021 closed-door meeting of the Springfield City Council shows no aldermen objected when Mayor Jim Langfelder proposed negotiating a quarter-million dollars in debt forgiveness with the Wyndham City Centre. That meeting has become
Wyndham building a big point of disagreement in Wednesday’s mayoral debate
The Springfield mayoral candidates showcased their diverging attitudes and perspectives concerning the future of the old Wyndham City Centre downtown. The current owner of the famous 30-story hotel, New York company Goodhomes, still wants to convert dozens