The July/August issue of SO (Springfield’s Own) Magazine features Illinois REALTORS® CEO Gary Clayton and Vice President, Communications Jon Broadbooks in a story about the development of Bicentennial Plaza — a REALTOR® Community Partnership.

Clayton, Broadbooks and Justin Blanford, curator of the Illinois Governor’s Mansion, explain how city, state and national history are intertwined in these local projects, and how they could play a role in future tourism. The plaza will be dedicated on Aug. 26.

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