Springfield, Illinois – the place she once said she would never return to – would eventually become the place where she rediscovered purpose, community, and a renewed sense of belonging. Growing up surrounded by community engagement was nothing new for Azaliah Isaiah-Davenport. What was new was the challenge of leaving behind what was familiar, experiencing […]
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Ready, set, GOvern!
Ward 1 Ald. Frank Edwards, never known for holding his tongue, was just getting warmed up. “We should set the goals,” the alderman declared two weeks ago as the city council pondered Mayor Mike Houston’s request for $50,000 to conduct a personnel audit aimed at reducing head count at city hall. “We should know what […]
