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Community Voices

Two million people are visiting Sangamon County each year says Scott Dahl | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner

Published April 26, 2022 at 12:20 PM CDT

Photo courtesy of Scott Dahl

Scott Dahl is the director of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

Scott Dahl is the director of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. He spoke to Community Voices about the tourism industry in Sangamon County, which includes two million annual visitors. He also shared how the Convention and Visitors Bureau plans to entice future visitors by pairing Route 66 and Lincoln.

Originally aired March 21, 2022.