Local Government

Springfield City Council Asked to Revisit Landlord Registry
The council declined to create a registry by a six to four vote in 2023, but since then the city has often sparred with landlords over uncut lawns and decaying apartments.
Jul 30, 2025

Springfield City Council Hears Solar Farm Proposal
Solar energy developer Sun2o said the Lincoln Capital Solar Project would generate 125 megawatts of electricity.
Jul 30, 2025

Don Tracy Weighing Run for Governor
Tracy says he'll make a final decision on running for governor by the Illinois State Fair.
Jul 29, 2025
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Budzinski Discusses Mail Service in Central Illinois
Two letter carrier union leaders said the biggest issue is low staffing.
Jul 29, 2025

Video Gambling Revenue Helps Fund Road Maintenance
Revenue from Springfield's many video gambling machines help fund road maintenance and other infrastructure projects in the city.
Jul 22, 2025
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Cook County Democrats Back Croke for Comptroller
House Speaker Chris Welch and Senate President Don Harmon disagreed over whether the party should endorse a candidate
Jul 21, 2025

Rail Improvement Project Mishaps Affect Sangamon County Jail
Sangamon County Jail infrastructure was affected twice this week after work mishaps near the facility
Jul 18, 2025

[Update] Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Requesting Change in Ownership of Robin Roberts Stadium
The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes are proposing new ownership for Robin Roberts Stadium. A proposal to the Springfield Park District Board from Horseshoes co-owner Jamie Toole ask the park board to transfer ownership to a nonprofit organization called Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium. This foundation would be composed o...
Jul 16, 2025

State Senator McClure Announces Plan to Run for Re-Election
Illinois State Senator Steve McClure has announced that he will be running for re-election
Jul 16, 2025

Springfield City Council Discusses Blighted Properties
Springfield's City Council is growing fed up with owners of blighted properties
Jul 16, 2025