Letters to the Editor

REWARDING UNIONS This is less about trying to solve job vacancies and more about fulfilling campaign promises made to unions (“City’s employee residency requirement could be suspended,” Nov. 2). Misty Buscher made the claim that if Springfield elected her, she would “sell Springfield.” Well, it sounds like she’s fulfilling that promise by selling Springfield to […]

REDIRECT FUNDS The allocation of cannabis revenue in Springfield raises important questions about responsible financial management and the prioritization of social initiatives (“Marijuana money mistakes,” Oct 12). While it is commendable to support minority businesses, it is equally essential to ensure that these funds are utilized effectively, responsibly and transparently. Supporting unorganized and inexperienced minority […]

We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and telephone number. We edit all letters. Send them to editor@illinoistimes.com. —- GREAT PROJECT I am so glad to see such state-of-the-art renovation of Lanphier High School (“Reconstructing Springfield’s high schools,” Oct. 5). This will provide wonderful opportunities for the students and helps to revitalize this […]

EXPLORE SOLAR I agree, partially, with the author’s idea as it’s time to abandon the experimental coal scrubber, and now gas conversion (“A solar farm for Springfield,” Oct. 6). Let’s make some healthy progress for the citizens of Springfield. Solar and wind energy have a future, and it needs to be explored for our region. […]

MOST OPPOSED Remember, out of 102 state’s attorneys throughout Illinois, 100 opposed the SAFE-T Act (“Cash bail comes to an end,” Sept. 21). I wonder what they know that the public doesn’t? Michell Neville Via Facebook.com/illinoistimes MORE COSTS The argument is that we’re paying to keep people in jail over minor charges. But aren’t we […]

We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and telephone number. We edit all letters. Send them to editor@illinoistimes.com. —- INVEST IN ALL KIDS The principal of St. Patrick’s Catholic School says it will be able to survive without the Invest In Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program, but wants the program to continue so […]

We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and telephone number. We edit all letters. Send them to editor@illinoistimes.com. —- ANOTHER PROJECT I enjoyed the story on the renovations at the Capitol (“Renovation revelations, Aug. 31). I would like to see just a small amount of money allocated from all of these changes directed […]

We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and telephone number. We edit all letters. Send them to editor@illinoistimes.com. —- NOT A GOOD LOOK Why is Ryan McCrady speaking for the developers (“Delay in Scheels Sports Park groundbreaking,” Aug. 31)? Why is this just now being brought to the public when the developers have […]

VOLATILE WEATHER The bio identifying the author, Don Hanrahan, tells the reader all they need to know about this longtime opponent of Hunter Lake (“Say no to Hunter Lake,” Aug. 24). We’re currently facing volatile weather conditions nationwide like we’ve never seen, and it’s not out of the realm of possibilities we have a severe […]

We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and telephone number. We edit all letters. Send them to editor@illinoistimes.com. ENTREPRENEUR OF ADDICTION The front cover for the Aug. 3 issue featured Chris Stone as an entrepreneur promoting alcohol, gambling, and now, cannabis (“Springfield’s cannabis entrepreneur”). This is the description of an entrepreneur of addiction. […]

BETTER OPTIONS Yes, we absolutely need to do better by our homeless population in Springfield. But why would city officials support deconstructing a historic, recently renovated, successful, affordable and downright amazing family-friendly bar and grill that generates tax revenue for the town to build homeless housing (“More housing for the homeless,” Aug. 3)? Ten percent […]