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2011 News Releases |
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December 22
Landfills will no longer
take disposal of electronic devices after December 31, 2011. |
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December 2
Springfield Police remind
able body motorists to not park in accessible parking spaces. |
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December 1
Analysis confirms no
single factor as predictor of Springfield traffic stops. |
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November 28
The Springfield Police Department
joins crimereports.com, the national crime map. |
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November 23
Mayor Houston names new Executive
Director of Convention & Visitors Bureau. |
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November 17
The Springfield Fire Department
offers turkey fryer safety tips. |
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November 16
City to assist Niemann Foods in
building a County Market in the Medical District. |
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November 10
Mayor
Houston settles sick pay issues. |
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November 7
Springfield
to participate in nationwide emergency alert system test. |
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October 21
Trick or treat safely in Springfield. |
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October 20
City fall leaf
pickup program begins November 1. |
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October 18
Springfield
Police go to the Internet to solve crime. |
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October 14
National expert on Christian
ethics to speak at Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. |
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October 13
Purchasing
documents now available on city's website. |
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September 28
Notice of public hearing. |
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September 27
Rehabilitation of Springfield
Amtrak station completed. |
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September 23
City to sponsor glass
recycling event. |
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September 21
Route 66 Festival traffic
advisory |
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September 21
City applies for federal community
challenge planning grant. |
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September 9
Mayor Houston reminds Springfield
residents to never forget 911. |
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September 6
Special
screening and discussion for documentary,
Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness |
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September 1
Committee recommends
distribution of Round-Up funds. |
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August 26
Nominations are being sought
for annual historic preservation awards. |
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August 24
New
conductor named for Municipal Band. |
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August 11
City begins branch pickup
notification - Clarifies branch program guidelines |
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August 10
Fourth alternative for
Springfield rail relocation is bad idea. |
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August 4
City
begins recruitment process for new police patrol officers. |
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August 1
Mayor Houston nominates Director of
Human Resources and Purchasing Agent. |
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July 11
Springfield continues community
cyber security exercise program. |
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July 6
Mayor
Houston nominates Mark Cullen as City's Corporation Counsel. |
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June 22
For second year, Springfield
wins $10,000 grant for Fourth of July fireworks. |
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June 16
Procedure announced for community
groups who deal with the homeless to apply for Round-Up funding. |
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June 7
City reminds residents to round up
utility bills to help the homeless. |
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June 6
Municipal buildings available as
cooling centers. |
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May 26
Leroy Key marker to be unveiled at Oak
Ridge Cemetery on Memorial Day. |
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May 25
Amtrak
station parking lot to close June 6-10 for reconstruction. |
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May 24
Individuals interested in
becoming Springfield firefighters have less than 3 weeks to apply. |
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May 20
City to sponsor glass recycling
event. |
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May 17
Mayor Houston to reduce City spending
by creating reserve funds. |
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May 12
Civilians and Police officers
honored at annual awards ceremony. |
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May 6
Mahoney
to receive same salary as outgoing Public Works director. |
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May 3
City of Springfield, Abraham Lincoln
Capital Airport, Memorial Medical Center and St. John's Hospital to conduct
plane crash training exercise Wednesday. |
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May 2
Mayor
Houston announces appointments. |
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April 26
Springfield
Police and DEA collecting unwanted prescription drugs April 30. |
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April 21
Earth
Awareness Fair going to Southwind Park. |
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April 20
Springfield
Police warn of misrepresentation. |
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April 7
City of Springfield
to accept application for apprenticeship. |
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April 4
Election results to again be
available on Municipal Channel 18. |
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March 24
Special
City Spring leaf and yard waste pick up program to begin on Monday, April 4. |
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March 22
Books, tapes, DVDs and CDs
from former West Branch Library to be sold to the public. |
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March 17
Ashikaga
Disaster Relief Fund established. |
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March 10
St Patrick’s Day Safe Ride Home Program |
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March 9
Moody's
rating indicates City is beginning to improve its cash position. |
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Jan 31
Snow
emergency declared for Springfield. |
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Jan 27
Solution found to save costs for St.
Patrick's Day Parade activities. |
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