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Mayor’s civility pledge at Council meeting doesn’t quell anger about retired police officer’s DUI accident and police action after the accident

Mayor Misty Buscher introduces a civility pledge and honors retiring Memorial CEO Ed Curtis with a proclamation for his retirement. Several variance requests were approved for a new restaurant. Route History Inc. requested a zoning change for a museum on Jackson Street. But the focus of the meeting was on police accountability for the car-motorcycle collision in which a recently retired policeman was charged with drunken driving. The couple on the motorcycle were critically injured. Four Springfield police officers were disciplined following the crash.

March 18th, 2025 •
Highlights by Theresa Grimaldi Olsen
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Potential $80,000 Identified To Assist With Laundry Services For Low-Income Families
The council discusses rising utility fees to the upcoming St. Patrick's Day parade, making the 1987 federal consent decree that guides Springfield government public, and the push to serve families living in poverty with laundry services. Stay engaged and catch our next highlight reel for more updates from the council!
March 11th, 2025 • By Theresa Grimaldi Olsen
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CWLP Compliance Issues Continue to Raise Concerns
The council approves an ordinance to prep for Route 66's centennial, while public comments highlight CWLP's environmental compliance failures and transparency concerns. Updates on Bally Vaughn Apartments' asbestos issues and safety hazards are also discussed.
March 4th, 2025 • By Alex Rosen
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Springfield Council Unanimously Approves Budget
The council approves the Fiscal 2026 budget after questions about pension funding, continued bookmobile delays, and public input on housing and massage parlor issues.
February 25th, 2025 • By Theresa Grimaldi Olsen
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Springfield Appoints New Alderman, Advances Low-Income Housing Project
The council appoints Jeffrey G. Cox as the new Alderman for Ward One and approves significant funding for the east-side Nehemiah Expansion housing project. Public comments address unsolved murders, massage parlor enforcement, and a new initiative on cancer disparities among Black women.
February 18th, 2025 • By Theresa Grimaldi Olsen
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