The University of Illinois Springfield is opening a new student union in January.
It's a $21.7 million project.
The 50,000 sq. ft. facility still needs landscaping, decor, and furnishings.
The grand opening is set for January 14th 2018.
Officials are calling it a "Community Hub" for campus where students can eat and attend events and will have two dozen student workers.
This story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on November 5, 2017.
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