Council has heavy discussion on race

A weekend of impassioned protests carried over to the Springfield City Council chambers Tuesday evening as council members engaged in a heavy discussion on race in the capital city and how to chart a path forward.Springfield Police Chief Kenny Winslow also offered an apology on behalf of the department to Ward 2 Ald. Shawn Gregory and Ward 3 Ald. Doris Turner for inappropriate comments made about them on social media by a Springfield police officer last week.And Winslow […]