Illinois Capitol Renovation Near Finish | Springfield News

After five years and $350 million, Illinois’ Capitol’s north wing renovation is almost done—bringing back historic grandeur, new security, and modern amenities. Hidden architectural gems, pandemic delays, and weather setbacks slowed progress, but the project stayed on budget thanks to skilled tradespeople navigating surprises like century-old iron trusses. The interior now boasts restored ceilings and updated accessibility, while the exterior gets a safer, pedestrian-friendly entrance with a new welcome center. Furniture arrives soon, and finishing touches on floors, conference space, and security features will wrap it up this winter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d71dbd60e90d9236