Springfield community speaks out against USPS downgrade plan
In a crowded, insufficiently ventilated conference hall of the Hilton Garden Inn, representatives from the US Postal Service on Tuesday evening heard the disapproval and outrage of members of the Springfield and greater Central Illinois communities, in
Springfield City Council to consider proposed and long-discussed water-rate hikes and city budget Tuesday night
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher said two areas she was attentive to in the FY25 budget were ones she heard about during the campaign that led to her April 4 election victory. The full city council will consider
CNI: Tensions grow between city, state and federal government over influx of migrants
Lawmakers begin offering proposals to address recent arrivals By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Tensions rose again this week between Gov. JB Pritzker’s office and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over how to handle the
Springfield to get additional affordable housing units in fourth phase of such development
Sangamon County – and in particular, Springfield’s east side – is about to get a healthy helping of new, single-family, affordable houses thanks to a partnership between the City of Springfield, the state of Illinois, and various
“Making our streets safer isn’t just a campaign slogan for me.”: A discussion over coffee with Springfield’s Ward 6 Alderwoman Jennifer Notariano
It’s difficult to find a place for coffee open at 5 in the afternoon on a Monday in Springfield; Starbucks had to do. But on the walk to meet Ward 6 Alderwoman Jennifer Notariano downtown at E
Chicago Brandon Johnson sworn into office Monday morning
Chicago has a new mayor. Brandon Johnson was sworn in Monday morning. The former Cook County Commissioner was one of the two top vote-getters in a February primary that unseated incumbent Lori Lightfoot; Johnson then held on
Amazing Time At The Fat Ass 5K, 2023 [VIDEO]
In my opinion, it’s one of Springfield’s premier events. The Fat Ass 5 K has been happening in the capital city for the last 15 years. It fills down town with thousands of runners, hundreds of spectators, and
Springfield Mayor Buscher concludes her first week in office with open letter to community
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher is wrapping up her first week in office with an open letter to the community. In the letter, included as part of the city’s weekly emailed announcements, Buscher said she’s been busy making
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 Police Chief Ken Scarlette returns to work – says his prognosis is good but that he’s getting more tests soon
Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette is back on the job after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. Scarlette says his prognosis is good after the surgery to remove his prostate, but says he will have additional tests in