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YOU ASKED. WE FOUND ANSWERS. SPRINGFIELD CAN HOLD LANDLORDS ACCOUNTABLE WITH THE POWER IT ALREADY HAS.

YOU ASKED. WE FOUND ANSWERS. SPRINGFIELD CAN HOLD LANDLORDS ACCOUNTABLE WITH THE POWER IT ALREADY HAS.

Staff Writer
Published on: 18/10/2026

A subscriber asked about unreachable landlords. We found answers: tenant help, existing enforcement powers, and reasons to question another layer of government.

Springfield landlord registryUnreachable out of state landlordsSpringfield tenant rightsSpringfield housing code enforcementIllinois landlord repair obligationsLandlord accountability
SOCIALISM AT CITY HALL’S DOOR. SPRINGFIELD’S NEXT VOTE COULD LET IT IN.

SOCIALISM AT CITY HALL’S DOOR. SPRINGFIELD’S NEXT VOTE COULD LET IT IN.

Staff Writer
Published on: 18/10/2026

Police protection. Property rights. Your money. Examine the political alliances and governing ambitions behind Springfield’s next election.

Springfield Illinois electionsSocialist influence in SpringfieldJim LangfelderSpringfield City CouncilLand of Lincoln DSASpringfield mayoral race
PRITZKER TAKES A BOW. ILLINOIS GETS AN F. TAXPAYERS GET THE BILL.

PRITZKER TAKES A BOW. ILLINOIS GETS AN F. TAXPAYERS GET THE BILL.

Staff Writer
Published on: 17/10/2026

Pritzker touts progress. Illinois gets an F. A $166.3 billion shortfall raises a hard question: Who pays for Springfield’s promises?

Illinois financial health F GradeJB Pritzker fiscal recordIllinois taxpayer debt burdenIllinois pension underfundingIllinois budget shell gameIllinois credit rating upgrades
THE COMPANY SHE KEEPS: NOTARIANO’S REPORTED SOCIALIST CAMPAIGN ALLIANCE AND A SUPPORTER’S VIOLENT RHETORIC

THE COMPANY SHE KEEPS: NOTARIANO’S REPORTED SOCIALIST CAMPAIGN ALLIANCE AND A SUPPORTER’S VIOLENT RHETORIC

Staff Writer
Published on: 12/10/2026

Socialist campaign help. A supporter’s reported violent rhetoric. Springfield Alderwoman Jennifer Notariano’s political alliances raise serious concerns about judgment, police funding, and the priorities behind her bid for another term.

Jennifer NotarianoSpringfield City CouncilDemocratic Socialists of AmericaKen PachaPolice defundingPolitical violence
18 WORDS. NO PRICE TAG. HOW MUCH CONTROL WILL SPRINGFIELD GIVE CITY HALL?

18 WORDS. NO PRICE TAG. HOW MUCH CONTROL WILL SPRINGFIELD GIVE CITY HALL?

Staff Writer
Published on: 10/10/2026

Springfield voters face a housing question with consequences beyond landlords. Who pays for inspections and licensing? Could renters face higher costs? Before endorsing a new program, discover the unanswered questions about its price, powers, & risks

Springfield landlord registrySpringfield landlord registry referendumGovernment control of rental housingLandlorg registration costsTenant rent increasesIllinois rental property licensing
ILLINOIS’ NEXT TAX GRAB: YOU PAY MORE. THEY PROMISE RELIEF. NOTHING GUARANTEED.

ILLINOIS’ NEXT TAX GRAB: YOU PAY MORE. THEY PROMISE RELIEF. NOTHING GUARANTEED.

Staff Writer
Published on: 09/10/2026

Sold as help for children. Collected from your wallet. Tazewell County’s school tax could push Pekin meal taxes to 12.5%, without guaranteeing a penny off your property tax bill.

Tazewell County School Tax ReferendumPekin Illinois 12.5% Restaurant TaxIllinois Sales Tax IncreaseNo Guaranteed Property Tax ReliefSchool District Election Interference AllegationsHigher Taxes on Families and Small Businesses