City Council Report: City honors cultural district, YMCA; calls on community to fight USPS changes
In its March 19 City Council meeting, the City of Springfield issued honors to the Springfield Urban League, Community Access Project 1908, and the Springfield YMCA. Acting as Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 9 Alderman Jim Donelan read
City Council Report: Republic answers to Springfield for lapse in garbage services
During the Springfield City Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting this past Tuesday, March 12, representatives from Republic Services were brought to task over last month’s takeover of the City’s waste disposal. While discussing a request to
City Council Report: City closes federal funding gap for Community Access Project
Springfield’s first City Council meeting for the month of March saw friction between alderpeople over proposed exceptions for TIF rules relating to the Community Access Project (CAP) 1908. The Springfield Project sought funds from the City for
Candidates File For Springfield Aldermanic Seats
Springfield aldermanic races for next year are starting to take shape. Seven incumbent aldermen have filed for re-election… Ward 1’s Chuck Redpath, Ward 2’s Shawn Gregory, Ward 3’s Roy Williams, Ward 5’s Lakeisha (la-KEE-sha) Purchase, Ward
Alderman Clash Over Latest Delay In Vote On Poplar Place Project
Tempers are flaring among Springfield City Council members after another delay in approving a rehab project for the Poplar Place neighborhood. A pending ordinance would authorize more than $2 million in city funding to help pay
Ordinance Would Double Taxicab Meter Rates In Springfield
If you take a taxicab in the city of Springfield, you could soon be paying a lot more for the trip. Ward 10 Alderman Ralph Hanauer and Mayor Jim Langfelder are co-sponsoring an ordinance to raise