Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Springfield City Council Tuesday night approved a proposal that transfers the land the former Downtown Springfield YWCA to the State of Illinois.

The vote was 7-1-1.  Alderman Roy Williams, Ward 3, voted no.  Alderwoman Erin Conley, Ward 8, voted “present.”

Under a plan, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources wants to turn the “Y Block” near the Governor’s Mansion into a music and entertainment venue, a “natural play area” for children, and a walking path.

This story will be updated.