WELCOME TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS

Springfield became the Illinois state capital in 1837 with the help of a young lawyer and politician named Abraham Lincoln. He lived in the city until he left to become the 16th President of the United States, in 1861. From that moment on, the city’s history and future have been inexorably tied to this most famous and beloved American citizen.

Springfield is the center piece of Illinois political activity. The state capitol building contains a flurry of legislative activity each fall and spring as Illinois is one of the largest and most influential states in the U.S. The city also serves as the seat of Sangamon County government. The Springfield municipal government utilizes a strong mayoral aldermanic council form of government to provide representation to over 120,000 residents.

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City provides e-services for residents.  City residents are now able to conduct routine business over the Internet.  The virtually 24/7 availability allows for the payment of CWLP bills, payment of City parking tickets, and employment applications online.  Those interested can easily download a variety of business and building forms, making it much easier to submit them to the city.  Contacting city officials is as simple and easy as filling out a form, bringing your government right into your home or business.

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We can't move forward until you mail it back. In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico. When you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided.  more...

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The Latest News

• City Police to offer free ride home on St. Patrick's Parade Day.  more...

• City of Springfield to lose $3 million in new state budget proposal.   more...

• We need to pull together to get through the current recession.  more...

• Monument unveiled marking the spot where President Lincoln returned to Springfield for the final time.  more...

• Round Up funds designated for Springfield Overflow Shelter.  more...

• Sister Cities is seeking students who would like to be part of a student delegation to Ashikaga, Japan.  more...

• Assistant English Language Teachers (ALT) at the junior high school level are also being sought for Ashikaga, Japan. more...

• Applications now being accepted for two city boards and commissions.  more...

• Mayor Davlin offers incentives to veteran city workers to consider early retirement. more...

• A list of building permits issued during 2009 is now available online.  Click here to view.

• Mayor Davlin launches database to ease searches of City records and improve open government.  more...

• City and County sign agreement with I-DOT to study high speed rail. more...

• KBV presents Dallman 4 key to the city. Ceremony marks the first addition of base-load generating capacity for CWLP in more than three decades. view the video

• City moves to preserve programming on Public Access Channel.  more...

• CWLP Brings back City Lights, commercial customer lighting efficiency rebate program.  more...

• Beverly Peters: A Studs Terkel humanities hero!  more...

• Mayor Davlin names Robert L. Williams to be the city's new Police Chief. more...

• Nine people to begin serving on Springfield's Bicycle Advisory Council. more...

• POWER Magazine Names CWLP’s Dallman 4 Plant of the Year.  more...

• Springfield ranks high as smart city.  more...

• Springfield named #5 Best City for Next Gen Workforce by Next Generation Consulting.  more...

• Capitol Avenue project underway.  Click HERE to view project design.

• Mayor Davlin signs climate protection agreement.  Springfield becomes "Cool City."  more...

• Springfield named one of the top 50 greenest cities in the United States.  more...
   

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