Sangamon County Approves Hotel Tax | Springfield News

Sangamon County just approved a 3% hotel tax to fund a $60 million BOS Center expansion—set to launch in one month and revitalize downtown Springfield. Supporters say the aging convention center needs urgent upgrades to attract events and boost local businesses, especially hotels. But critics warn the tax could drive visitors away to Peoria or Champaign, especially with current occupancy rates low. Despite pushback, county leaders are moving forward, choosing to avoid delays that could spike costs due to inflation—and they’re keeping financial details private to protect future bids. The goal? Make Springfield more competitive and bring big business back home. 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/4727293e6b7c0ce6