1 Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, according to the World Health Organization. 2  After cataracts, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness among African Americans.
MGM Springfield has broken ground and is expected to open in 2018. This casino will be the new heart of the Springfield economy. Nearly 2,000 construction jobs are expected to open up as the casino is built. Read more about this exciting casino project.
MGM wants to coordinate the opening of the casino with the completion of the I-91 viaduct project, the major north-south artery passing through downtown Springfield. That means instead of a 2017 casino opening, they're looking at 2018 when the highway project is complete.