Illinois taking 'significant steps' toward improving Assembly Hall

..Mike Thomas met Tuesday with the architectural and engineering firm hired to draw up the plans for the project after hearing the wish list from athletic department and campus officials.

"There are different steps along the way that need to be approved, but this is a very significant step," Thomas said. "Once we get the appropriate design in place and the acceptable funding model, then we'll be in a good place to make it reality."

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