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First Springfield Council Debates and TIF Request For Low-Income Housing

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NPR Illinois talks with State Journal-Register City Reporter Crystal Thomas about the week in Springfield city government news:

*Candidates for city council shared their views on a resolution naming Springfield a welcoming city and consolidating Capital Township at the first candidate forums.

*Springfield firefighters have a new contract with a raise and a compromise on residency requirements.

*After some criticisms that Mayor Jim Langfelder’s picks for a tourism advisory board weren’t diverse, the council could decide to expand the board at Wednesday’s meeting.

*They will also consider a request for tax increment financing money to fund a low-income housing project.

Mary Hansen is a former NPR Illinois reporter.
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