Earlier this week on Regional Radio, we highlighted the task force that has been formed in Lincoln in an effort to develop the former Lincoln Developmental Center property.

State Senator Sally Turner says the most recent budget designated funds for the development of neglected State property. She is excited to see what the task force - led by Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch - comes up with.

While the dollars have been allocated on paper, the Lincoln Republican will be keeping a close eye on making sure the money gets to the City of Lincoln for whatever they decide to do with that property.

A portion of the LDC property has been repurposed for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice.