Budzinski presents CAP 1908 with $1.6 million in federal funds, congratulates Springfield Project
On the afternoon of Monday, April 22, 13th Congressional District Representative Nikki Budzinski visited Community Access Project 1908 at 1100 South Grand Avenue East, presenting the Springfield Project with $1,607,182 in long sought-after federal funding. The ceremony
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: 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
Aldermen Gregory and Williams Jr. decline to sign Springfield City Council’s “civility pledge”
Two Springfield aldermen have declined to sign the civility pledge approved last month by the City Council. The voluntary pledge asks city elected officials to listen, be respectful to and of others, and recognize that people may
[LISTEN] Springfield Ald. Shawn Gregory discusses his frustration with moves by the new City Council
Springfield Alderman Shawn Gregory discusses his frustration with the new City Council and some early votes it’s taken against measures important to him and his ward, and why it’s prompted him to suggest the city’s Voting Rights
Alderman Gregory tells WMAY he thinks political tensions are responsible for recent confrontation
A Springfield alderman believes politics is at the heart of a physical altercation with a union member following Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Ward 2 Alderman Shawn Gregory tells WMAY’s Frank McNeil that the union member put his
Springfield Aldermen Approve Zoning Change For Homeless Shelter Inside County-Owned Building
Springfield aldermen have approved a zoning change to allow services for the homeless to be provided at a facility on South Dirksen Parkway owned by Sangamon County. That’s despite concerns raised by the alderman for that area.
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
Springfield Could Pick Up Portion Of Cost For Pillsbury Environmental Study
The city of Springfield is offering to split the cost of a “Phase Two” environmental study of the Pillsbury Mills site, a necessary step toward eventual demolition of the plant and redevelopment of the property. The
Gregory Complains About Basketball Hoop Citations
A Springfield alderman is expressing frustration over households in his ward getting citations for basketball hoops extending out over roadways or sidewalks. Ward 2 Alderman Shawn Gregory says there are many more important things happening in