-
Many cities across Illinois are struggling to meet required police and fire pension payments. In Springfield, every dollar homeowners pay in real estate…
-
A community group wants the city of Springfield to take over the Pillsbury Mills Plant, tear it down and redevelop the site.But, first, they want the city…
-
Springfield city leaders set the dates for public meetings in each ward. Dates, times and locations are below. This post will be updated as locations are…
-
NPR Illinois talks with State Journal-Register City Reporter Crystal Thomas about the week in Springfield city government news:*Candidates for city…
-
NPR Illinois talks with State Journal-Register City Reporter Crystal Thomas about the week in Springfield news:*Aldermen are set to vote this week on an…
-
The site of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot could soon become a National Historic Monument.In 2014, archaeologists uncovered five houses that were burned…
-
With 600 miles of road within the city, getting a heavy amount of snow removed can take time. But an online service allows you to monitor what's been…
-
Illinois continues to see big box stores close. That means lost jobs, less tax revenue and often empty store space.Still, Joe Fackel – with the Canvass…
-
Illinois and Springfield officials gathered in the capital city Sunday to dedicate a new plaza celebrating the state’s 200th anniversary.The pedestrian…
-
The latest employment numbers show Illinois is adding jobs, and the rate of unemployment across the state is dipping below 4 percent.However, Jim Clifton,…