Efforts to reach Wyndham City Centre agreement continue – progress concerning Scheels Sports Park says SSGA CEO
Both sides are still talking in an effort to reach an agreement on a plan to keep a major downtown hotel open. And the head of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance says as long as they’re talking,
Ryan McCrady of SSGA notes that deal to preserve Wyndham City Centre as hotel still has life in it – but says lots of work remains necessary
The head of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance says a deal to preserve the Wyndham City Centre as a downtown hotel isn’t dead yet – but acknowledges there’s a lot of work to be done to salvage
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher notes that Wyndham City Centre owner is unhappy with downward TIF revision
While nothing is final yet, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher says the owner of the Wyndham City Centre downtown is not happy about her downward revision in the amount of financial assistance the city could provide to renovate
Recently purchased Springfield fire truck presents interesting quandary for new Chief Canny Jr.
One of the challenges facing Springfield’s new fire chief is the discovery that the city’s recently-purchased fire truck may be too tall for some of the viaducts in town. That includes the viaduct at 3rd Street and
Springfield’s public library staff have issued open letter urging new city administration to retain library director Summer Griffith
Staffers at Springfield’s public library have issued an open letter urging the new city administration to retain library director Summer Griffith. The letter, signed by more than two dozen Lincoln Library employees, says the library has been
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher notes that $19 million for the Wyndham City Centre isn’t there – could offer less, however
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher says the money isn’t there to provide nearly $19 million in assistance to the owner of the Wyndham City Centre; it’s unclear, however, if the owner will accept a smaller package of assistance.
Changes coming to how Springfield Fire Department personnel respond to medical situations – Mayor Buscher notes that necessary care will remain available
Changes are coming to how fire department personnel respond to medical emergencies in Springfield, but Mayor Misty Buscher is pledging that city residents will still get the care they need. The Illinois Labor Relations Board recently ruled
One-time top official in former Springfield Mayor Langfelder’s administration played key behind-the-scenes role for new Mayor Misty Buscher
A one-time top official in former Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder’s administration has played a key behind-the-scenes role on behalf of new Mayor Misty Buscher. Val Yazell had served as Langfelder’s economic development director, but Langfelder fired her
Former Springfield Mayor Langfelder tells Jim Leach his most important contribution was his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic
Former Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder says he thinks the most important part of his legacy will be his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his final live monthly interview as mayor on WMAY, Langfelder said he believes
Kidzeum officials seeking emergency funding approval from Springfield City Council for roof repairs before Mayor Langfelder leaves office
Officials with the Kidzeum of Health and Science in Springfield say they’re seeking emergency approval of funding for roof repairs in hopes of avoiding a lengthy delay with the upcoming change in city administration. Kidzeum director Leah