Index of Articles

Some city officials urge digital sign regulations amid White Oaks Plaza request – Sep. 20, 2014
Some aldermen not warm to idea of higher CWLP electric charges – Sep 18, 2014
Rate increase among fixes pitched for CWLP financial woes – Sep. 16, 2014
Former city spokesman Slottag running for Ward 8 alderman – Sep. 12, 2014
City officials hash out possible financial fixes for CWLP – Sep. 9, 2014
Millions spent to rehab Springfield infrastructure, but flooding persists – Sep. 6, 2014
Aldermen create subcommittee to fill council coordinator post – Sep. 2, 2014
Higgins again seeking to be Ward 7 alderman – Aug. 28, 2014
2015 Lincoln funeral re-enactment ordinance – Aug. 19, 2014
Esquire theater development / MBBA – Aug. 16, 2014
Joe Davis, first city council coordinator, to retire in January – Aug. 11, 2014
Developer withdraws plan for Esquire Theatre site – Aug. 12, 2014
Aldermen approve Bel-Aire, pension ordinances – Aug 6, 2014
Our Opinion: Dangerous pedestrian crossing getting the attention it deserves – Jul. 30, 2014
Springfield aldermen advance police and fire pension plan, seek more police presence at Bel-Aire – Jul. 29, 2014
Springfield aldermen eye excess revenue to pay down pensions – Jul. 27, 2014
City Nuisance Law, Bel-Aire, MacArthur Park Apartments – Jul 24, 2014
City wins lawsuit – July 10, 2014
Some Springfield aldermen oppose joint purchasing proposal – Jul 8, 2014
Proposed ordinance at Springfield city hall tackles joint purchasing – Jul. 4, 2014
Aldermen approve extending Comcast contract but want to find competition – Jul. 1, 2014
Letter: Neighbors appreciate new store, sidewalks – Jun. 30, 2014
NAPA Auto Parts – June 26, 2014
McMenamin wants ordinance to pay lawyer to draw up more ordinances – Jun. 30, 2014
Public safety pension costs weigh on Springfield’s city budget – Jun. 28, 2014
MacArthur Park apartments move toward full occupancy – Jun. 25, 2014
Representatives of firm that won city contract donated to Mayor Houston’s campaign – Jun. 18, 2014
Lesson of the city’s NAPA contract – June 19, 2014
Council approves CWLP property insurance contract; McMenamin protests no bid – Jun. 17, 2014
Not many public entities have inspector general posts – Jun. 8, 2014
Letter: Houston wrong to ignore city council – Jun. 6, 2014
Mayor: City to move forward with NAPA contract – Jun 5, 2014
Springfield aldermen OK study to look at inspector general – Jun 3, 2014
Fire chief: Further delays could affect public safety – Jun. 1, 2014
City officials explore electric vehicle charging stations – May. 22, 2014
Curtain may fall as former Esquire Theatre faces repairs deadline – May. 17, 2014
City’s information request yields no evidence of agreement – May. 16, 2014
Springfield ends fiscal year strong, but concerns persist – May. 7, 2014
Hy-Vee sets May 13 opening date for MacArthur grocery store – Apr. 28, 2014
Springfield City Council to discuss video gambling restrictions – Apr. 27, 2014
Help police! – April 24, 2014
McMenamin, Jobe trade barbs over union campaign contributions – March 31, 2014
Mayor highlights achievements in annual ‘State of the City’ address – Mar. 26, 2014
Let the sunshine in: Springfield’s troubles with open government – March 20, 2014
Springfield leaders are in pension denial – March 20, 2014
Pensionzilla – March 13, 2014
Letter: Think tank report painted accurate picture of Springfield pensions – March 5, 2014
Amended city budget moves toward passage – Feb. 25, 2014
Gaming gold rush: 81 Springfield establishments have video gambling machines – Feb. 2, 2014
Letter: McMenamin explains ‘present’ vote on city bond matter – Jan. 14, 2014
Developer to reapply for financing for Seven Pines Road apartment complex rehab – Jan. 12, 2014
Hy-Vee supermarket construction on schedule for mid-spring opening – Jan. 11, 2014
Greenburg makes case to be Springfield’s next city attorney – Dec 31, 2013
Study to consider vehicle, foot traffic on MacArthur Boulevard – Dec. 21, 2013
Springfield’s unfunded pension liability grows by another $11M – Dec. 14, 2013
Ordinance would settle shredding lawsuit with Christian, lawyers for $100K – Nov. 27, 2013
Consultant recommends private Oak Ridge management – Nov 20, 2013
Aldermen approve $15M line of credit for CWLP – Nov 19, 2013
WSJ story echoes McMenamin warnings on pensions – Nov. 7, 2013
McMenamin: Limit appointments to six months – Nov 03, 2013
MacArthur Park Apartments improved, but work remains – Oct 27, 2013
Pension wars Oct. 17, 2013
McMenamin: Outside pension board appointments needed Oct 10, 2013
McMenamin: Pay spike ordinance denied
$2 million proposed for city alley, drainage projects
Mayor Houston criticized again for keeping ‘secrets’
Most aldermen say they won’t settle on shredding lawsuit
Alderman Joe McMenamin gives a presentation on Police Contract and Pension Liabilities.
Alderman: Eliminate pay-spike perk now
Developer wants to buy Pine Wood Apartments
Critics contest study’s gravel-pit findings
City seeks to clean up alleyways
Another mayoral nomination questioned
Deposition: Non-union police files not subject to MOU
Aldermen: Top lawyer crucial to city needs
Police chief, city attorney step down amid shredding controversy
Jefferson Crossing park not a certainty, Sgro says
Jefferson Crossing developer vows to use local labor
First of sewer rate increases takes effect Monday
McMenamin questions Jefferson Crossing TIF agreement
Hy-Vee aims for spring 2014 opening in Springfield
Aldermen: Downtown TIF is not tapped out
Summer Meetings for Ward 7 Constituents
Changing police department contracts seen as routine
Decline in Kmart building value to aid TIF
Criminal charges possible
Aldermen approve cap of 1,500 city employees
McMenamin calls for city youth employment program
McMenamin offers smaller, cheaper sewer repair plan
No action yet on Springfield city employee residency requirement Feb 24, 2013
Employee cap divides Springfield aldermen
MacArthur Blvd. advocates’ next focus: Esquire Theatre Jan 24, 2013
Council OKs funding for Hy-Vee construction
Aldermen move to approve Hy-Vee development Jan 03, 2012
Aldermen consider budget plan; McMenamin a ‘no’
City of Springfield’s pension obligations continue to grow
TIF agreement reached on Hy-Vee project Dec 14, 2012
City reaches settlement to clean up MacArthur Park apartments Nov 28, 2012
Residency debate continues on Springfield City Council Nov 07, 2012
Residency referendum group pushing for ‘yes’ vote Oct 11, 2012