Springfield may have new procedure for appointing vacant city positions
An ordinance about a new procedure to appoint certain vacant positions within the city of Springfield is up for debate after ...
Motion calls appointment of Springfield City Clerk as 'unlawful,' seeks relief from judge
A city man wants a judge to take "any necessary steps" to invalidate Chuck Redpath's appointment as city clerk.
Springfield's Zone 4 city council election narrows to 2 candidates. Here's what changed
The Zone 4 city council election is now between incumbent Matt Simpson and architect and neighborhood leader Bruce Adib-Yazdi ...
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Trump's federal funding freeze on hold — as 'chaos, confusion and fear' grip Chicago
A federal judge temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s move to freeze all federal grants pending an analysis to root out ...
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Historic Springfield City Hall renovation is $6.7 million over budget
The project aims to make the building more accessible and modernize many elements while preserving its historic features.
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'Embarrassing for our city': Questions raised about process of naming new city clerk
Chuck Redpath Sr. became Springfield's City Clerk, ending a nearly three-decade tenure on the city council. Redpath, in his final term as Ward 1 alderman because of term limits, garnered five "yes ...
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Springfield alderman to move into city clerk position
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Alderman Chuck Redpath will soon be sworn in as Springfield's new city clerk, according to WTAX, Frank Lesko resigned from the clerk position, after winning the ...
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Who's running for Springfield City Council, mayor? These candidates will be on ballots
The Springfield native told the News-Leader earlier his main focus if elected would be on access to public transportation, affordable housing and homeownership, and keeping the city desirable for ...