My Heart's Downtown, a campaign to increase awareness of positive momentum

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles

Published February 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM CST

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My Heart's Downtown heart-shaped neon store light — A heart-light in a downtown store supporting the My Heart's Downtown campaign.

Jay Shanle, Karen Conn, and Leah Wilson in NPR Illinois Studio A.

A coalition of Springfield proponents have come together to create a marketing campaign, My Heart's Downtown, to highlight the positive developments. Leah Wilson, Karen Conn and Jay Shanle share more.

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Economy & Business Downtown Springfield Downtown Springfield Incorporated (DSI)Kidzeum Conn's Hospitality Group Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC)

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