Scott Reeder

1 week ago | illinoistimes.com | Scott Reeder

A Sangamon County judge has dealt a blow to efforts to unseat City Clerk Chuck Redpath from his post, which opponents say he obtained through an illegitimate city council vote. The longtime Springfield City Council member was appointed clerk Jan. 7 by a divided council after a tumultuous, two-hour meeting amid allegations the process was rushed, unfair and corrupt.

2 weeks ago | illinoistimes.com | Scott Reeder

“It’s in transition.” That description of the city’s central business district was often repeated during the first of a series of public meetings held by Downtown Springfield, Inc. The downtown’s current challenges are well-known: the departure of state office jobs, a devastating fire last June, vacant business fronts and the recent closure of the Wyndham Springfield City Center. What will it take for the area to recover? That was the focus of the April 4 meeting held at the downtown YMCA.

3 weeks ago | springfieldbusinessjournal.com | Scott Reeder

Imagine being owed $1 million and going years without collecting. Emails are sent, with no response. Phone calls aren't returned. Knocking on the door doesn't do any good because no one seems to ever be in the office. As a last resort, a note demanding payment is slipped under the deadbeat's door. But still, no check has arrived. That's the predicament the Springfield Airport Authority finds itself in with the state of Illinois.

3 weeks ago | illinoistimes.com | Scott Reeder

A new Illinois law prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their position on abortion, but Catholic Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield is challenging its constitutionality. "States can't force religious groups to violate their faith by affirming and accepting employees who violate their religious beliefs," said Paprocki, who has made a name for himself as one of the nation's most conservative Catholic leaders.

3 weeks ago | illinoistimes.com | Scott Reeder

Imagine being owed $1 million and going years without collecting. Emails are sent, with no response. Phone calls aren't returned. Knocking on the door doesn't do any good because no one seems to ever be in the office. As a last resort, a note demanding payment is slipped under the deadbeat's door. But still, no check has arrived. That's the predicament the Springfield Airport Authority finds itself in with the state of Illinois.