Chris Richmond Community Group Demands Springfield Take Action On Pillsbury Mills Site By Daisy Contreras & Mary Hansen • Nov 26, 2019 Daisy Contreras / NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS 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 to make sure the area is closed off to trespassers.