By RFD Radio/WFMB
SPRINGFIELD – There was a grand reopening celebration at the Illinois State Museum in downtown Springfield on Thursday.
State lawmakers and staffers turned out at the museum, nine months after Gov. Bruce Rauner ordered it and satellite facilities closed.
“I extend the deepest thanks to all of those who have contributed to the museum’s future and to this evening,” Illinois State Museum Interim Director Michael Wiant told the gathering.
The museum will reopen to the public at 8:30 a.m. Saturday with an admission charge for the first time. Legislation allowed for the reopening of the museum and some satellite facilities.