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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A local nonprofit organization is launching an initiative next month to breathe new life into the neglected alleys of Springfield through a unique makeover contest.
The Independent Coalition of Our Neighborhoods (ICON) has announced its 2026 Worst Alley Makeover Contest, aiming to transform some of the city’s most rundown alleys. This initiative is part of a broader effort to rejuvenate areas that have long been overlooked.