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The park named for Senator Stephen Douglas is getting a new name after 100 years.
The Springfield Park Board voted unanimously to change the name of the park located at 200 N MacArthur Wednesday evening. The name change comes as the Illinois politician comes under scrutiny due to his ties to slavery.
Earlier this year, a statue of Douglas was removed from the Statehouse as well as some imagery at the University of Chicago.
It is unknown what the new name for the park will be
Source: WICS, News Channel 20
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