City of Springfield, Illinois

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Earth Awareness Fair

The City’s Earth Awareness Fair is Saturday, April 17 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Drive. It is FREE but entry is limited to 50 attendees every hour to insure compliance with COVID-19 guidelines. Masks are required. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can insure your spot by reserving tickets in advance online or by calling Henson Robinson Zoo at 217.585.1821. A ton of giveaways, 30+ exhibitors, and all at the zoo!

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2021 Leaf/Yard Waste Info

April 5 – May 1 residents can DROP OFF their yard waste bags to Evans Recycling for free. Evans is located at 2100 J. David Jones Parkway, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 7:00 a.m. – 12-noon. After this date, the fee will be $1 per bag.

The City’s “no sticker”, bi-weekly leaf/yard waste pickup program is continuing and will last the entire year. The program separates the City into two zones, South and North. Crews will alternate between each zone week by week. If you feel your yard waste was missed during your pickup week, please email:

springfieldyw@republicservices.com
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Hiring Experienced Officers

Springfield Police Department is looking for officers with experience to join our team. Lateral officers must not exceed the age of 34 at the time of written exam. Exceptions for those with active military experience. Apply online and then schedule your exam and oral assessment with Human Resources.

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Expanded Vaccine Eligibility

Illinois has expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. Currently higher education staff, government workers, and media can receive the vaccine. Beginning March 29, restaurant staff, construction trade workers, and religious leaders may receive the vaccine. Then beginning April 12, any resident age 16 and up.

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School COVID Dashboard

The City, in partnership with School District 186 and Bloomberg Harvard, launched a new COVID-19 Dashboard for 186 schools. Springfield received targeted data support from the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative to develop a transparent and sustainable process for sharing COVID-19 related data with the public. Parents and families can now monitor overall District progress and filter information by school.

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About Springfield Projects

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Full List of Springfield Projects
CWLP Building

Integrated Resource Plan

Biker

City’s Comprehensive Plan
Sports Balls

Sports Tourism Facilities

Fire Truck

Springfield Rail Project




Recent Press Releases

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Full List of Press Releases

4/12/2021
Branch Collection Expanded: First Collection Begins May 3

4/12/2021
Economic & Community Development Commission Meeting Tuesday

4/9/2021
Springfield Police: Firearms Arrest

4/9/2021
Springfield Police: Officer Promotion