Springfield city council looking at future during budget season
March 1, 2025 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 Lakeisha Purchase highlighted the alarming trend, stating, […]
Springfield city leadership celebrate diversity achievements
February 28, 2025 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- For Black History Month, Springfield city leaders met to celebrate achievements the city has made. Among the list of recent achievements, the city currently has the most simultaneously serving alderpeople of color, the most people of color in a mayor’s cabinet, and the most Springfield police officers of color. […]
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 […]