We Are Making a Positive Difference, Together!
“I am Lakeisha Purchase, your Ward 5 Alderwoman. This website serves as the opportunity for me to better serve you on the Springfield City Council. It allows me to keep you informed and gives you direct access to me for your questions and neighborhood concerns.
The many citizens who have reached out to me have had a big impact on the service I have been able to provide to Ward 5. Watch for my Quarterly newsletter and notices of interest to you. Working together, we are making a positive difference!”
Sincerely,
Ward 5 Alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase
Springfield city council looking at future during budget season
by Spencer DavisSat, March 1st 2025 at 7:52 PM https://newschannel20.com/news/local/springfield-city-council-braces-for-potential-budget-cuts-amid-declining-funds?fbclid=IwY2xjawJowLJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHlPLDbqn-N2–eg5KTe6CxKYpNTjby0zFtNJ-dqkI8XvTnIF7TzUNp42HqBl_aem_iDWsPR22R3sLVca-GqPk6Q SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — As Springfield’s city council navigates the newly approved budget, concerns loom over the declining corporate fund, which has decreased consecutively since 2023. Alderpeople, including Ward 9 alderman Jim Donelan, emphasize the need for caution in future financial planning. Ward 5 alderwoman […]
Governor Pritzker announces upcoming renovations to Illinois State Armory
https://www.wandtv.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-upcoming-renovations-to-illinois-state-armory/article_587a2c12-b5c3-11ec-b291-f36fc1b83e4f.html SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Governor JB Pritzker announced critical renovations taking place at the historic Illinois State Armory in downtown Springfield. The project will consist of a complete renovation of the Armory to provide executive office space for employees from various state agencies. Renovation work will take part in two phases of construction beginning […]
Postal Union Awaits Word on Consolidation, Possible Privatization
January 16, 2025 By Scott Reeder https://www.illinoistimes.com/news-opinion/postal-problems-19628953 Springfield postal workers are bracing for bad news as federal officials ponder moving some functions of Springfield’s packaging and distribution center to St. Louis. The move would be part of a national effort to consolidate functions within the nation’s mail system. In May, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy paused plans […]
WMAY’s exclusive post-election sit-down with Ward 5 Alderwoman LaKeisha Purchase
by Trent Nelson May 4, 2023 https://www.wmay.com/2023/05/04/wmays-exclusive-post-election-sit-down-with-ward-5-alderwoman-lakeisha-purchase-at-resource-one-in-downtown-springfield/ The sun was shining on that Friday. It was a nice day for a walk in Downtown Springfield, with a slight breeze and a cool blue sky above. There are so many shops and interesting little sites as you walk up Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth streets, that it seems […]
Medics First Grand Opening in Ward 5
Watch WAND TV News Coverage of the Medics First Grand Opening on March 24, 2023 by clicking the link below: https://www.wandtv.com/medics-first/video_3d04da83-8b45-5a0a-b4d9-4313a4750a1e.html
The Lofts on Madison gets go-ahead; city council adds labor agreement amendment
The Lofts on Madison gets go-ahead; city council adds labor agreement amendment https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2022/12/21/springfield-city-council-gives-ok-to-new-medical-district-development/69739794007/ The full Springfield City Council Tuesday gave its approval to a $28.3 million proposed development by a New York company at Fifth and Madison streets, but not before adding an amendment ensuring that a Project Labor Agreement has to be negotiated in the future. […]