Summer Griffith News Today

It's difficult to find a place for coffee open at 5 in the afternoon on a Monday in Springfield; Starbucks had to do. But on the walk to meet Ward 6 Alderwoman

“I’m very proud of my two girls from Portland. Lindsay did a good job, She outboxed her opponent, but Kate got screwed. Everyone said she won definitively, including her opponent." Bob Russo

Lynne Wooden spent four decades in banking. Now she is joining Springfield as acting director of the Office of Planning and Economic Development.

Better late than never, council member says

The Springfield City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Summer Griffith as Lincoln Librarys permanent director Tuesday.

The District 186 school board is expected to enact e-learning for some "emergency" days. A public hearing on the matter will be held prior to meeting.

City Water, Light and Power officials said there is risk of rolling blackouts in Springfield. July poses the highest risk because of temperatures.

Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder wants to make Lincoln Librarys acting director, Summer Griffith, its permanent director.