August 28, 2025

The City of Springfield

Neighborhood News

Updates

American Airlines Adds New Flights at Capital Airport

Beginning October 7, Springfield-area travelers will enjoy a more convenient flight schedule as American Airlines reinstates its early morning departure from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

This enhanced schedule provides passengers earlier access to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), making it easier to connect to over 150 destinations across the U.S. and worldwide.

American Airlines is also upgrading this route with a 65-seat Embraer 170 jet, a 30% increase in capacity compared to the previous 50-seat aircraft. This larger jet also gives travelers the option of a premium cabin experience.

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport was named Primary Airport of the Year by IDOT in 2020. A 2021 Economic Impact Study found the airport generates $370.8 million annually and supports 2,630 jobs. Major tenants include the Illinois Air National Guard’s 183rd Wing, StandardAero, IDOT’s Division of Aeronautics, LLCC’s Aviation Maintenance Training Center, and Stellar Aviation. Travelers benefit from the Passenger Service Center, Sky Club, and convenient flights with American Airlines to Chicago O’Hare, Allegiant to Punta Gorda, FL, and Breeze Airways to Orlando.

New Flight Schedule (Effective October 7)

All times listed in Central Time

Depart SPI → Arrive ORD

6:00 AM → 7:16 AM

2:12 PM → 3:28 PM

Depart ORD → Arrive SPI

12:39 PM → 1:35 PM

10:12 PM → 11:18 PM

Frank J. Vala, Chair of the Springfield Airport Authority Board of Commissioners, shared:

“We are thrilled that American Airlines has brought back the popular early morning departure! The new flight schedule and larger aircraft will enhance the passenger experience and provide greater opportunities for local business, governmental, and leisure travel.”

BOOK YOUR FLIGHT

Road Work FAQs

Have you noticed your street getting a fresh, dark coat that makes it look brand new but it's not an asphalt overlay? That’s microsurfacing—an eco-friendly roadway treatment designed to protect and rejuvenate pavement before it deteriorates. Think of it as preservation rather than rehabilitation; it smooths rough spots, seals cracks, and helps the pavement last longer.

Why It Matters:

Microsurfacing offers several key benefits. By sealing cracks and refreshing the surface with hot-mix asphalt, it can extend the life of a road by seven to ten years. While reconstructing an entire road surface can cost around $500,000 per mile, microsurfacing treatments are a fraction of that cost, saving taxpayer money over time. The process also improves safety by restoring traction on worn pavements and causes minimal disruption for drivers, as roads are typically ready for traffic within a few hours.

What to Expect:

Expect the street to be closed for most of the day while crews work. After the application, the surface needs time to "cure," which typically takes about one hour, but may extend up to four hours depending on the weather. During this curing period, it’s crucial to avoid walking on the material, which initially appears brown and tacky before turning black as it hardens.

In preparation for the work, vehicles, trash cans, and other personal items should be removed from the street, and sprinklers will be turned off on paving day. Fresh pavement may display temporary marks if cars turn sharply on it, but these imperfections will fade as traffic and weather smooth the surface. Initially, the streets may look rough, but within a few weeks, they will settle into a durable, long-lasting finish.

2026 Microsurfacing At A Glance

Portions & Complete Sections of Roadways

9th St

Alder Wood Dr

Amber Ct

Angelo St

Ardmore Ave

Asheville Dr

Belle Isle Ct

Bent Tree Ct

Biltmore Dr

N Bond St

Buhr Mill Ct

Catalina Ln

Chatsworth Ct

Crane Dr

Cranston Ct

Dartmoor Ct

David St

Del Mar Dr

Donna St

Douglas Av

E Adams St

E Lenox Ave

E Morgan Ave

Feldkamp Ave

N Franklin St

Georgia Ave

Germania Ave

Glenmere Ct

Haddington Ln

Highbury Dr

Hunter Ridge Dr

Jaeger Dr

Knoxville Dr

Lake Crest Dr

Ledlie Ave

W Maple Ave N

Mascouten Dr

Melrose St

Mill Valley Ln

New St

Norman St

Oak Ridge Ave

Old Mill Ln

Oxley Dr

Pebble Beach Dr

Peerless Mine Rd

Portsmouth Cir

Post Oak Ct

Rachel Ln

Raintree Pl

Raven Rd

Richards Ln

Rocky Falls Rd

Rutledge St

S Paul St

S Spring St

Saddle Mill Dr

Sangamo Heights Ln

Selfick Ln

Shawnee Dr

Springer Ln

Stone Bridge Rd

Surry Place Ln

Thrasher Dr

Tottenham Ct

Turnstone Rd

Twelve Oaks Ct

Wells St

White City Blvd

Wimbledon Pl

Windshire Dr

Windycrest Dr

CWLP Offers Tips On Adding Solar

City Water, Light and Power is committed to planning for the long term and supplying its customers with safe, affordable, and reliable electricity. In addition, the utility is committed to investing in a clean energy future for its own operation as well as for its customers wishing to add a solar installation or photovoltaic (PV) technology to a property.

CWLP, as a municipal-owned provider of energy has a number of renewable energy options for customers. See our tips and checklists to help customers seeking to add a solar installation to add a project that meets desired goals and provide value for the investment.

Voucher Sign-Up Open for Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event!

https://springfield.il.us/Forms/HouseholdHazardousWaste.aspx

The Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event is taking place on Saturday, September 27 from 8 AM to 3 PM near Chamberlain Park at S. McCreery Avenue and E. Capitol Avenue.

Safely dispose of items like paint, cleaners, oil, and more. Registration is REQUIRED and is Now Open https://springfield.il.us/Forms/HouseholdHazardousWaste.aspx.

You will receive your voucher to bring on your mobile device or print a copy to show upon arrival. This event is open to all Illinois residents.

Thanks for doing your part to keep our community safe and environment clean!

Offices Closed--Labor Day

Labor Day is a time to honor the hard work and dedication of all the incredible individuals who contribute to our community. Let's make this Labor Day a memorable one, Springfield! Enjoy your weekend and stay safe.

City of Springfield's administrative offices and Lincoln Library will be closed on September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

Cannabis Home Improvement Assistance Awarded

Helen Townsend of Springfield was one of the first homeowners to receive funding from the City of Springfield's Cannabis Homeowner Assistance program. She lives on the corner lot of her block and is looking forward to improvements to her home for new siding and windows. She is hoping neighbors seek support and information on possible assistance programs too so she can start a ripple effect of neighborhood pride. This special grant program is administered by the City's Office of Planning and Economic Development and is made possible by a portion of the local cannabis sales tax levied.

Helen is one of eight homeowners selected to receive funding in this round of cannabis-related grants. Each applicant can be awarded up to $25,000. The funds can be used for a variety of exterior home repairs, including siding, painting, tuckpointing, masonry, roofing, windows, porches, exterior stairs, and accessibility improvements such as ADA-compliant ramps.

Beyond homeowner assistance, a business assistance program is also offered. The homeowner and business assistance program application periods are planned to reopen in February of 2026 and close March 31^st, 2026.

Learn More

Helen Townsend on the right pictured with her daughter, Bonnie on the left.

To qualify a resident must reside in the area bounded by Carpenter Street on the north, Ash Street on the south, Dirksen Parkway on the east and 10th Street rail corridor on the west.

September 2025 Leaf & Yard Waste

Curbside Pick-Up Schedule

The yard waste/leaf pick-up program is a 12-month, every-other-week collection program. Stickers are not required. The community is divided into two pick-up zones: North and South. Crews will alternate every other week in each “zone,” picking up yard waste. See the map and September schedule above.

North Zone: North of South Grand Ave. and Old Jacksonville Rd. Including properties west of Veterans Parkway/north of Iles Avenue. (Green)

South Zone: South of South Grand Ave. and Old Jacksonville Rd. Including residential properties around the lake. (Pink)

Reminders:

Bags must be placed curbside by 6:00 a.m.
Bags should not be placed on boulevards.
To estimate when your yard waste will be picked up, crews work from west to east in each zone. An interactive map and pick-up schedule are available on the City’s website.
If you believe your bags/containers were missed, email: springfieldyw@lakeareadisposal.com

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The following work will begin or continue the week beginning

September 2, by City of Springfield Crews and Contractors:

Asphalt Work:

· 2nd St (S Grand-Scarritt)

· Monticello St (Yale-11th)

Seal Coat

· 10½ St (S Grand-Ash)

· Barrett St (Kansas N-End)

· Bruns Ln (970’ N Of Veterans-Pulliam)

· Canadian Cross Dr

· Cass St (Barrett-11^TH)

· Cedar St (10½ ST-11^TH)

· Cockrell Ln (500’ S of Mathers-200’ s of Ogden)

· Hermitage Rd (E Church entrance-Stanford)

· Kansas St (Barrett-11^TH)

· Lake Services Rd (Vettel-E Lakeshore Dr)

· Lakewood Dr

· Lawerence Ave (Barrett-11^TH)

· Lumber Ln

· Mathers Rd (Cockrell-1200’ W of Veterans)

· Pine St (10½ ST-11^TH)

· Pulliam Rd (Hennipen-Wilbur)

· Rising Moon Rd

· Spruce St (10½ ST-11^TH)

· Stearman Rd (W OF Aviation Ln)

· Wilbur Rd (Pulliam-Stearman)

Manhole Adjustments

· 6th St (Cook-Madison)

· Monroe St (5th-9th)

Railroad Relocation N. Grand Overpass

· Michigan Ave (N Grand – Converse) Closed through October 5, 2025

Sidewalk and Curb Repairs

· West Monroe St (Durkin-Chatham)

· Monticello St (Yale-11th)

· Spring St (South Grand-Laurel)

Sidewalk Repairs

· 2nd St (Blackmore Ave)

· 1400 S 9th St

· 3304 – 3308 Blueberry Ln

· 1635 E Carpenter St

· 2607 Chase Dr

· 2615 Chase Dr

· 136 Doral Dr

· Douglas Av (Monroe-Governor)

· Douglas Av (Washington-Jefferson)

· 4409 Fiddlers Bend

· Governor St (Lincoln-Illini)

· Guemes Ct

· McCarthy Dr (Oxford-Durkin)

· Monroe St (Douglas-English)

· Old Rochester Rd (Pope-S Grand)

· Peoria Rd (Joles-Percy)

· Ruth Ave (Glenwood-State)

· Washington St (Oxford-Dickinson)

· 2421 Whittier Ave

· Yates Ave (Ledlie-Rutledge)

Sewer Work

· 6^th St (Washington-Jefferson)

· 6^th St-11th St (Stanford-Ash)

· 11^th St (Monroe-Adams)

· 11^th and Edwards (S side of intersection)

· Capitol Ave (11^th-12^th)

· 105 -120 Greencastle Cir

· Griffiths Ave- Stokebridge Rd Backyard Easement (Sudbury-School)

· Harvard Park (multiple areas)

· 2125 Henley Road – Easement

· Somerton Rd- Griffiths Ave Backyard Easement (Henley-Sudbury)

· Stokebridge Rd-Sutherland Rd Backyard Easement (Denton Dr-Camden Rd)

Reconstruction Work

· Lenhart Rd (Iles-1715's of Old Jacksonville Rd)

· Wheeler Av (Cook-Adams)

The City is Hiring!

Serve your community while growing your career with a job at the City of Springfield! Our employment website provides a convenient electronic method for submitting applications and exploring current employment opportunities. Current positions posted, more added weekly:

Journeyman Lineman
Police Patrol Officer Lateral

Apply Today!

Take The Safety Survey

The Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission invites drivers, bicyclists, walkers, and all travelers to take a brief online safety survey at ilsafetyactionplans.org/survey.

The survey will help shape the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to make local roads safer for everyone.

Happenings

See All Event Details At Visit Springfield Blog

The Library Corner serves as your one-stop destination for discovering all the exciting happenings at the Lincoln Library. This week's event

highlight is:

Teen Craft: Circle Weave

Multi-Purpose Room

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 3-4:30 p.m.

Make & Take: A craft program with projects to take home. Come learn a basic weaving technique with yarn and bead. For grades 6-12 (ages 11-18).

See Full Library Event Schedule

The City of Springfield Council Meeting

The next Committee Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 S. 7th Street, 3rd floor.

On Comcast Cable Channel 18 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99
Stream the meeting on the City's website
Stream the meeting on the City's YouTube Channel. (On Tuesday evenings, a "Live" box will appear before the first section of videos.)

Missed a meeting? Visit the City's YouTube Channel for past recordings