Local Government
New Landlord Registry Proposal to Come Before Springfield City Council
A new landlord registry proposal will come before Springfield's next City Council meeting.
Aug 13, 2025
City of Springfield Searching for New City Planner
The City of Springfield is once again searching for a new City Planner after the recent departure of Sean Pritchard who had just taken the job in December.
Aug 07, 2025
Springfield City Council Approves Contract with Lincoln Capital Land LLC for Solar Power
The Springfield City Council during a special session on Monday approved a contract with Lincoln Capital Land LLC to purchase 20 megawatts of solar-generated electricity for the city each year for the next 20 years at an annual maximum cost of 2.3 million dollars
Aug 05, 2025
Loami Mayor Lambert Announces Run for State Senate
Lambert kicks off a district-wide listening tour on Wednesday at 6 pm at the Townhall Pub in Loami.
Aug 05, 2025
Szalinski: Illinois joins suit against Trump administration orders limiting gender-affirming care
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is joining a multi-state lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from limiting gender-affirming care. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts district court by 17 states, argues an executive order signe...
Aug 03, 2025
Adams: Chicago Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field, pending a lockout
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs will host their fourth Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 2027. The announcement, made Friday by MLB and Cubs officials, was attended by a cadre of elected officials, including Chicago's mayor and several Chicago alderpe...
Aug 03, 2025
Illinois AG touts fed education lawsuit success: "A significant victory for students, families and school districts"
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today responded to official confirmation that the U.S. Department of Education has released previously withheld education funding to Illinois. Raoul joined a coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Republican White House's decision to freeze this funding earlier this month. "Atto...
Aug 03, 2025
Monday traffic closure planned along Bissell Rd.
The City of Springfield has issued notice that beginning Monday, August 4, a section of Bissell Road between Granger Drive and North Dirksen Parkway will be closed to facilitate surface repairs, as well as improvements to drainage. The work is expected to be finished next month on or before Friday, September 19. Motori...
Aug 02, 2025
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
