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Letter to the Editor: April 27, 2023
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Field of dreams: Public-private partnership prepares to break ground on a regional sports complex years in the making – April 20, 2023
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‘The right thing to do for all of Springfield’: Council OKs amended deal for sports complex – April 19, 2023
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No demolition delay: City council declines to reconsider funding for Horace Mann demolitions downtown – Mar 9, 2023
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Heritage foundation loses bid to slow down Horace Mann’s East Washington Street project – Mar 8, 2023
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Demolition delay: City council to reconsider TIF funding to Horace Mann to demolish historic buildings – Mar 2, 2023
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Demolition of downtown Springfield buildings may get second look – Mar 1, 2023
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Over objections, city council approves redevelopment agreement for Horace Mann – Feb 22, 2023
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Election 2023: Portions of two townships could be annexed into Springfield – Feb 20, 2023
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Langfelder hopeful audio from closed-door session about the Wyndham will help move project – Feb 15, 2023
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The Lofts on Madison gets go-ahead; city council adds labor agreement amendment – Dec 21, 2022
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IDOT unveils alternative MacArthur Boulevard improvement design in Springfield – Nov 21, 2022
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Third time isn’t the charm: City council votes down Wyndham project again, citing concerns about losing hotel rooms – Oct 19, 2022
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Springfield council rejects variance that would have eased Wyndham sale to NYC developer – Oct 19, 2022
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Township advisory question will go on April 4 ballot; Redpath calls it ‘a political stunt’ – Sept 21, 2022
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Third time’s the charm? : Mayor wants to bring Wyndham project back to city council, increase number of hotel rooms – Aug 11, 2022
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Wyndham City Centre variance refiled; will be heard at zoning commission Sept. 21 – Aug 9, 2022
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Again, city council thwarts potential sale of Wyndham. Here’s what’s next – Aug 7, 2022
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Wyndham hotel rooms could go away; sale to New York firm nixed by city council – July 20, 2022
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City council moves forward on new ward map despite protests from McMenamin – July 13, 2022
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Springfield’s oldest shopping center sold to Miami-based development firm – May 25, 2022
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Frustrated neighbors want Springfield police, officials to end late-night pop-up parties – May 20, 2022
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Giant Slide at Illinois State Fair for Sale – May, 19 2022
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More Station No. 6 – May 12, 2022
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Springfield’s oldest shopping center is up for sale on online auction site – May 5, 2022
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Springfield council OKs purchase of property for west-side firehouse, stirring emotions again – May 4, 2022
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Town & Country to be auctioned: Alderman says it’s good news for the neighborhood – Apr 21, 2022
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My health story: I didn’t want to lose my eyesight. I listened to doctors. And got serious about health habits. – Mar 16, 2022
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Springfield Fire Department collective bargaining agreement – Mar 16, 2022
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Firehouse construction could dominate Springfield’s budget debate. Here’s what’s to watch – Feb 23, 2022
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‘Historic’: Springfield Fire Department gets nod for new equipment, 3 new stations – Feb 23, 2022
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Helping Hands plans more permanent supportive housing – Park Street Apartments project was controversial even before proposed use revealed – Feb 10, 2022
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Springfield fire chief lays out equipment ‘wish list’ for city council members – Feb 10, 2022
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Apartment complex to get overhaul – Pine Woods receives significant funding from Illinois Housing Development Authority – Feb 3, 2022
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Springfield will end the fiscal year with a $17M surplus. How the city plans to spend it – Jan 28, 2022
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UIS plans downtown campus – Parking ramp to be demolished, but downtown hotel project not happening – Jan 13, 2022
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Springfield Police Chief Kenny Winslow announces retirement effective Jan 28 – Jan 13, 2022
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Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder tests positive for COVID-19 – Jan 11, 2022
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City council approves additional technology to fight crime – Dec 16, 2021
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Springfield City Council approves license plate readers, funds for 19th century Taylor Home – Dec 8, 2021
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Gunshot-detection firm to meet with Springfield officials about ShotSpotter technology – Nov 30, 2021
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State senator plans to introduce bill to outline more rules, procedures for TIF districts – Nov 2, 2021
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New bars still can be allowed to stay open until 3 a.m., but the mayor has the final say – Oct 6, 2021
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Fire station strategies: City moves closer to building new stations – Sep 23, 2021
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Council approves hotel tax hike: City to provide $30-$35 million in tax abatement to new sports complex – Sep 16, 2021
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Springfield Ward 5 Alderwoman votes to conditionally increase hotel-motel tax in first meeting – Sep 8, 2021
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SPD chief Winslow does not get Bloomington job, will remain with the department for now – Aug 24, 2021
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A new grocery delivery service is coming to Springfield, Illinois – Aug 21, 2021
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Want to become Ward 5’s new alderman in Springfield, IL? Here’s what you need to know – Aug 21, 2021
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Council Opts Not to Vote on Contract for CWLP Inspection of Vibration Issue – Aug 5, 2021
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Springfield union workers protest lack of contract, stalled negotiations during meeting – Jul 28, 2021
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Homelessness still a ‘long-term’ issue – Jul 7, 2021
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Leland Grove, Springfield leaders spar over upkeep of stretch of Chatham Road – Jun 25, 2021
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Schedule finalized for ward meetings throughout Springfield; begins June 2 – May 25, 2021
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Legacy Pointe Sports Complex seen as ‘a generational-changing development’ – May 19, 2021
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Sports betting: City contemplates subsidies for ballfields – May 6, 2021
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Mayor Langfelder vetoes spending ordinance; seven votes needed to override – May 5, 2021
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Mayor Langfelder to veto spending limit ordinance approved by Springfield City Council – May 3, 2021
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Capital Township could vote on merger with Sangamon County government under legislation – Apr 21, 2021
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City Council cuts mayor’s spending power in 6-4 vote – Apr 21, 2021
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Springfield’s committee of the whole tables annexing properties into city limits – Mar 31, 2021
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Mayor Jim Langfelder: No timetable set for a new city economic development director – Mar 30, 2021
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Springfield City Council OKs landmark maternity/paternity leave ordinance – Mar 17, 2021
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Roy Williams Jr. seated as Ward 3 alderman on 9-0 vote by city council – Mar 17, 2021
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Langfelder goes it alone: And let’s get ready to rumble – Mar 11, 2021
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Scheels in Trouble? – Mar 11, 2021
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Springfield committee green lights Legacy Park plan, paternity/maternity leave – Mar 10, 2021
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Code violations pile up: City slow to act – Mar 4, 2021
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Sound the alarm: Fiscal sanity hits the fire department – Mar 4, 2021
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Ward 3 nominee Williams voted down on 6-3 city council vote – Mar 2, 2021
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After meeting with Langfelder, Blough continues to look for budget cuts – Mar 2, 2021
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Big budget cuts to Springfield Fire Department – Feb 24, 2021
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Here’s what taxpayers can expect in Springfield’s $130 million city budget proposal – Feb 23, 2021
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Springfield City Council to Discuss Kidzeum Ordinance – Feb 10, 2021
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Home improvement: City buys houses for unfunded projects – Jan 28, 2021
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Development agreement between park district, city headed to full city council – Jan 26, 2021
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Springfield officials agree to extend contract with Sangamon County Animal Control – Jan 20, 2021
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McMenamin to replace Turner as Springfield mayor pro tem – Jan 16, 2021
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Springfield Police Chief set to depart after accepting position in Tennessee – Dec 6, 2020
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Moving to the mall: State of Illinois buys Sears space – Dec 3, 2020
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City Council approves $1.3 million utility relief program for businesses, residents – Dec 2, 2020
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State buys former Sears space at White Oaks: Plans to move the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency from north end – Dec 1, 2020
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Melvin D. Wing – Nov 25, 2020
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Still thankful after this wild year – Nov 26, 2020
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Go home: Council approves homeless money, sends consultant packing – Nov 12, 2020
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Pension Payment Delayed – Oct 21, 2020
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House hunters: City council spends $186,000 on uncertain rail project – Oct 15, 2020
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Pushing skepticism aside, Springfield council revives historic renovation – Sep 16, 2020
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Springfield aldermen table Ferguson-Booth TIF request – Aug 26, 2020
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Alderman Joe McMenamin responds: Much progress in 40 years, but challenges remain – July 23, 2020
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BBQ joint to open in former Free Press Coffee building – Jul 15, 2020
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Springfield elected officials split on accepting raises – Jun 23, 2020
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City council considers cop commission: Citizen review board rarely meets – June 18, 2020
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Council approves fines for habitual code violators – Jun 16, 2020
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After Springfield protests, city council pivots towards action – Jun 11, 2020
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Habitual city code violators could face hefty penalties – Jun 10, 2020
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Organizer hopes to transform ‘passionate anger’ into positive change – Jun 8, 2020
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Council votes down Langfelder attempt to consider appointments – May 19, 2020
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Letter: When you’re in a hole, stop digging – May 8, 2020
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City council approves ShotSpotter: Aldermen give nod after cost lowered – May 7, 2020