SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Benedictine University’s president says the school hopes to sell its entire Springfield campus for $3 million to a buyer, who could potentially use the grounds for education.
The State Journal-Register reports that Michael Brophy spoke of the university’s campus at a community engagement forum Monday.
The university vacated the campus earlier this year in favor of having classes at educational partner institutions. The property has been listed nationally and internationally, including in London and Hong Kong.
Ward 5 Ald. Andrew Proctor organized the event. He says he’s also spoken with a potential local buyer who’s interested in bringing a charter school, a library, a day care, housing for veterans and event space to the property.
Benedictine is a Roman Catholic university headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Lisle. It also has a campus in Mesa, Arizona.