Misty Buscher critical of SPD response times
A candidate for Springfield mayor says she’s concerned about the time it takes for Springfield police to respond to some calls for assistance. During a recent candidate forum, Misty Buscher said she’s alarmed by long response times
Four Southern Illinois counties have high levels of COVID-19 transmission once again
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now Four Southern Illinois counties have moved back to a high level of community transmission of COVID-19. One week ago, no counties were listed at a high rate of transmission, but the
Horace Mann remains adamant about demolishing historic downtown buildings
Horace Mann remains adamant that demolition is the only viable alternative for two rundown buildings in downtown Springfield. A consultant who has worked on issues involving the downtown historic district recently informed the city that the two
Public hearing concerning new downtown residential complex planned for Monday afternoon
A public hearing is planned for Monday afternoon in Springfield to discuss plans for a new residential complex to serve downtown and the medical district. The Adirondack Community Development project seeks to establish a “targeted TIF district”
Curbside branch pickup 2023 begin Monday in Springfield’s northwest quadrant
Springfield’s first curbside branch pickup of 2023 gets underway Monday. The city offers four-month-long free pickup events each year, with each one consisting of crews spending one week in each of the city’s four quadrants. This month’s
Road work to continue causing disruptions around Springfield this week
Road work could cause some disruptions for Springfield drivers this week. Beginning Monday, Cockrell Lane will be completely shut down for emergency repairs to the overhead railroad structure just north of Mathers Road. There will be some
A conversation with Community Housing Navigator Nick Dodson of the Heartland Continuum of Care
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now Homelessness is a real, human crisis. It is – particularly – a human crisis in the United States, and even here in Sangamon County and Springfield, Illinois. There are several hundred