By Seth A. Richardson, State Capitol Bureau Posted May 7, 2015 at 4:04 PM Updated May 7, 2015 at 5:21 PM The city of Springfield will hold a meeting Monday to gather public comments on what to do with a historically significant site unearthed near the 10th Street rail project.Remnants…
Read MoreOne state lawmaker is calling out the city of Springfield, a local engineering firm, and any other agencies that he believes withheld information from the public about a historical find in the capital city. Thursday, Rep. Al Riley said he’s concerned about a gap of several months from when Hanson…
Read MoreRepresentative Riley held a press conference in Springfield to discuss the Carpenter Street Underpass project and an archeological find of national historical significance. The archeological find includes seven home foundations. Five of the seven homes were burned down during the 1908 Race Riots. The 1908 Race Riots spearheaded the development…
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