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Houston: I'll Start Thinking About Re-Election Next Spring

The city of Springfield is still nearly two years away from a mayoral election.  But half-way through a term he had said would be his last, Mike Houston is now hinting at the possibility of...

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Sangamon County Auditor Announces Mayoral Bid

The Sangamon County Auditor says his experience at the county level makes him most qualified to be the city's top executive.Spring rain held off at Lincoln Park as Paul Palazzolo officially announced...

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Houston Likely To Seek Re-election

Springfield Mayor Mike Houston will make a campaign announcement Monday morning.  While his release did not say specifically that he will run for another term, the release included this quote, "With so...

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Jim Langfelder Announces Mayoral Bid

Springfield City Treasurer Jim Langfelder has announced he will run for Springfield mayor next year.  The son of former mayor Ossie Langfelder says the theme of his campaign is simple:"You should do...

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Candidate Interview: Paul Palazzolo Says Springfield Should Target Growth

It won't happen until 2015.  But the race for Springfield mayor is on.  So far, three candidates have announced they will seek the office.  Among them, the Sangamon County Auditor Paul Palazzolo.  He...

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Langfelder Says Springfield Needs Better Jobs

Economic growth in Springfield is expected to be a top issue in the race for mayor next year.   Jim Langfelder is among those running for the position.  The current city Treasurer says Springfield...

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WUIS Education Desk: Springfield Mayoral Candidates Talk District 186

The mayor of Springfield has no authority over the public school district.  But with so many campaign promises dependent on growing the city's tax base and population, District 186's image is pertinent...

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Alderman Is 4th Candidate To Announce For Springfield Mayor

    A member of Springfield's city council says she is running for mayor.

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Stocks-Smith Says She's Staying Out Of Mayor's Race

The runner up in the 2011 Springfield mayor's contest issued a statement today saying she won't run for the office next year.  Sheila Stocks-Smith indicated it's not the right time for her to make a...

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After Frustration With Current Admin. Alderman Simpson Wants To Be Mayor

With five hopefuls throwing their name in the ring to be Springfield's next Mayor (current Mayor Mike Houston, Sangamon County auditor Paul Palazzolo, city treasurer Jim Langfelder, activist Sam...

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Candidate Interview: Community Activist Samuel Johnson Runs For Mayor

There are now five candidates in the running for Springfield mayor. Incumbent Mike Houston, county auditor Paul Palazzolo, alderman Gail Simpson, city treasurer Jim Langfelder, and perhaps the lesser...

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Houston Shredded: Springfield Mayor Loses Primary

Incumbent Springfield Mayor Mike Houston lost his bid for re-election in Tuesday's primary election. Houston had just 19 percent of the vote in the five-way race.  With all 102 precincts reporting,...

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Interview With Mayoral Candidate Paul Palazzolo

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Springfield Mayoral Debate - March 12, 2015

Candidates Paul Palazzolo and Jim Langfelder debated the issues on the evening of March 12. The debate was sponsored by the Illinois Association of Realtors, the Capitol Area Realtors and the Greater...

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Interview With Mayoral Candidate Jim Langfelder

Springfield candidate for mayor Jim Langfelder, the current City Treasurer, visited the WUIS studios for a conversation about the issues.  Langfelder talked about his vision for Springfield, including...

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Springfield Mayoral Candidates Agree On Many Issues During Debate

During a mayoral debate on Thursday night, candidates Paul Palazzolo and Jim Langfelder were both hesitant to criticize the Springfield City Council when asked what they thought was its biggest...

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