City of Springfield - 2007 News Releases

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2007 News Releases

	Dec 20 Christmas tree pick up and gift wrap paper and box recycling announced.
	Dec 7 The City and the State to move forward on rodeo bid.
	Dec 5 Final week of city-sponsored leaf pickup begins.
	Nov 28 City-sponsored leaf pickup extended for one additional week.
	Nov 19 City takes delivery of four new fire trucks.
	Nov 15 Mayor Davlin announces expansion of Channel 18 availability.
	Nov 14 City of Springfield is reviewing insurance coverage on Dallman 1 damage.
	Nov 1 Final month of city branch pick up program announced.
	Oct 31 Mayor Davlin announces the opening of the Springfield Overflow Shelter.
	Oct 29 Mayor Davlin proclaims gun buyback to be a huge success.
	Oct 27 Gun buy back determined a huge success.
	Oct 25 Mayor Davlin announces gun buy back program.
	Oct 24 City's residential tree program sign up begins Saturday
	Oct 24 City sponsored leaf pickup to begin November 5, 2007.
	Oct 23 Mayor Davlin announces formation of a Race Riots Commemoration Commission
	Oct 18 Trick or Treat safely in Springfield
	Oct 8 Mayor Davlin unveils plan to "boot" cars of parking scofflaws.
	Sept 26 Iraq veteran commander to speak at twelfth annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.
	Sept 24 Police Department adds special units to improve service delivery.
	Aug 31 Mayor Davlin and Police Chief Caldwell urge motorists to drive with care for the holiday weekend.
	Aug 22 CWLP-Goodwill Hand Up Program announced.
	Aug 21 Latest traffic stop study shows decrease in non-white stops, increase in Caucasian stops.
	Aug 7 CWLP to suspend utility cuts during current hot weather.
	Aug 6 Mayor Davlin announces opening of Municipal Center East lobby as a cooling center.
	Aug 2 Railroad crossing rebuild begins Monday
	July 23 Mayor Davlin applauds M. J. Kellner Foodservice for expanding in Springfield.
	July 10 Mayor Davlin thanks all who voted for Springfield, Illinois.
	June 27 Old South Town theatre marquee illuminated.
	June 1 Mayor Davlin appoints new police chief.
	June 1 Solution announced to placement of homeless belongings that surround Lincoln Library
	May 31 New coordinator named for CrimeStoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties
	May 29 New college assistance program center opened at Lincoln Library.
	May 16 Mayor Davlin outlines rules for contest to host premier of new Simpsons movie.
	May 16 Finalist selected for executive director of the Regional Planning Commission.
	May 15 Mayor Davlin introduces new police recruiter and declares the latest recruitment effort a success.
	April 27 2007 Inauguration of city officials
	April 23 Auto amnesty program returns for a third year.
	April 9 Springfield to be Highlighted on The Weather Channel
	April 4 Map of new tornado sirens now available on city's Website.
	March 29 USS Springfield returns from six month deployment.
	March 22 Special month-long city spring leaf and yard waste pick up program to begin on Monday, April 2.
	March 22 City to recruit new police officers.
	March 21 New MABAS decontamination vehicle unveiled.
	March 20 Final forum of Closing the Achievement Gap Policy Series which looks at strategies for local action.
	March 19 Mayor Tim Davlin applauds H. D. Smith for its commitment to multi-million dollar Springfield expansion.
	March 12 Mayor Davlin donates tornado sirens to neighboring communities on anniversary of twin tornadoes.
	February 28 Mayor Davlin credits Crime Stoppers for break in vandalism case.
	February 26 Mayor Tim Davlin testified in support of behavioral health center for old Doctor's Hospital
	February 20 Mayor Davlin seeks citizen help to identify worst potholes.
	February 5 Major improvements announced for Lincoln Library's downtown facility.
	January 26 CWLP community energy meetings scheduled, smart energy forum launched.
	January 10 Enrollment for the 2007 residential sidewalk program to begin.
	January 8 Mayor Davlin seeks to improve the process for overseas individuals to vote in municipal elections.