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Household Hazardous Waste Collection

The City, together with IEPA, is hosting a voucher-only residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, October 23 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The drop off event is open to ALL Illinois residents but individuals will need to request a voucher from the City in order to drop off their items. Vouchers will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Trick-Or-Treating Hours

Trick-or-treating hours for the City of Springfield will be from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 31. Residents who wish to greet trick-or-treaters may do so by turning on their porch lights. Homes without their porch lights on should not be visited.

The Springfield Police Department, together with various other City departments will be hosting a Halloween Safety Event on Friday, October 29 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The event will be outside of the police department at 800 E. Monroe. Explore rescue and city vehicles, enjoy trunk-or-treating and games, all while learning about Halloween safety.

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SHA Public Hearing

The City is looking to amend the original Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) Plan and boundary. This is incorporated this in the 2021 Amendment to the TIF Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Springfield Housing Authority. The City is holding two Public Forums to hear feedback from the Community. The community sessions will be on Monday, October 18 and Monday, October 25. Both will occur at 5:30 p.m. at Lincoln Library, 326 S. 7th Street, in the Carnegie Room.

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Now Hiring! Police

The Springfield Police are actively recruiting individuals interested in becoming police officers. The minimum age at the time of written exam is 21 and no older than 34 years old. Application deadline is Wednesday, October 27 by 11:00 p.m.


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10/18/2021
Temporary Traffic Control To Begin on MacArthur This Tuesday

10/18/2021
Office of Planning & Economic Development Meeting Reminders

10/18/2021
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event This Saturday

10/18/2021
Springfield Police: Merit Awards