Milwaukee money for Bon-Ton, MSO Grand Theatre renovation approved

MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee leaders are moving forward with plans to help keep the Bon-Ton headquarters on Wisconsin Avenue and help the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra open a new performance hall.

The Milwaukee Common Council approved a $7.9 million spending package on Tuesday, February 7th.

It includes $1.9 million for Bon-Ton in exchange for keeping 750 jobs in its offices on Wisconsin Avenue.

In addition to that, the package has more than $3 million to support the MSO's restoration of the Warner Grand Theatre.

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