The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on May 1, 2026.

Even auditoriums get second acts.

After being closed for over a year, Sangamon Auditorium, which is managed by the UIS Performing Arts Center, plans to re-open in October with new seats, carpeting and lighting, as part of a $1.25 million refurbishment of the 45-year-old theatre space.

It also has a new layout, with two new aisles running from the stage to the back of the main floor, the former "loge." A middle, or cross aisle, has been widened and wheelchair accessibility has been upgraded.

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