DOGE announces closures of 6 Central IL buildings

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DOGE announces closures of 6 Central IL buildings

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Six federal buildings in Central Illinois may close soon due to budget cuts. The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has been cutting spending by ending leases in every state. This week, it announced more cuts with nearly 750 real estate leases across the country on the chopping block, […]