ICON Meetings and Events
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Monthly Meeting Monday March 28, 6:30pm
We will continue discussion about ongoing problems with problem properties and garbage, with updates from Carol on the status of ordinances at City Council. Guest Speaker: Dave Varner will talk about bringing the Frontier Baseball League to Springfield. Minutes from February 29… will be approved by consent unless there are changes. First Church of the…
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ICON Monthly Meeting February 29, 6:30pm
The ICON February Meeting will be February 29, 6:30 pm, at First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd, Springfield, IL 62703. Topics will include Problem Properties in Springfield. January 25 meeting minutes for consent approval… February Meeting Agenda Guest Speakers – Problem Properties Krista Appenzeller, Assistant Corporation Counsel Paula Zink, Housing Inspector ICON Committees City…
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ICON Monthly Meeting January 25, 6:30pm
January 25, 2016, 6:30 pm, at First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd, Springfield, IL 62703. For approval on consent agenda November 23 Meeting Minutes December 7 Annual Meeting minutes January Meeting Agenda Annual Meeting Recap / Feedback Steering Committee Update 2016 Steering Committee Jan 9 Meeting Notes – Bylaws: clarify & simplify membership – vote…
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ICON Annual Holiday Party & Annual Meeting Fundraiser 2015
Support Springfield’s Neighborhoods Support Springfield ICON You are invited! Monday, December 7, 2015 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Shepardo’s in Vinegar Hill Pizza, Pasta & Dessert Buffet, soft drinks Cash Bar Tickets available at the door for $25. Agenda Social Hour ICON Update 2015 Second Annual Good Neighbor Awards ICON Election Buffet Dinner Good Neighbor Awards Individual…
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ICON Monthly Meeting November 23, 6:30pm DATE CHANGE
The ICON November Meeting will be November 23, 6:30 pm, at First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd, Springfield, IL 62703. This is a different date than we have previously listed. ICON Business October 26 minutes for consent approval… Annual Party & Fundraiser update Speakers Mayor Jim Langfelder & City Legal Counsel Jim Zerkle: Annexation…
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Springfield Ward plan meetings start Nov 2 – attend yours – give your input!
Your input is needed! City of Springfield Ward Plan meetings are open forums where citizens are welcome to share their priorities. Topics could include: economic development, infrastructure, recreation, public safety, utilities, community resources, transportation, housing development, and beautification. Mayor Jim Langfelder said the process will help the City create a cohesive strategy for Springfield. The…
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ICON Monthly Meeting October 26, 6:30pm
The ICON October Meeting will be October 26, 6:30 pm, at First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd, Springfield, IL 62703. September 28 Meeting Minutes for approval on consent agenda… City of Springfield Municipal Code – 98.06.Chronic_nuisances… (as of 10/20/2015) October Meeting Agenda Karen Davis, Springfield’s new Economic Development Director, will be our speaker.…
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ICON Monthly Meeting September 28, 6:30pm
The ICON September Meeting will be September 28, 6:30 pm, at First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd, Springfield, IL 62703. August 31 Meeting Minutes for approval on consent agenda… September Meeting Agenda Kevin Seals from Hanson Services will talk to ICON about rail relocation and the Springfield Rail Improvements Project. We hope to…
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ICON Monthly Meeting August 31, 6:30pm
The ICON August Meeting will be August 31, 6:30 pm, at St. John AME annex, 1519 E. Capitol Avenue (please note the different location). July 27 Meeting Minutes for approval on consent agenda… August Meeting Agenda Alderman Doris Turner from Ward 3 Alderman Herman Senor from Ward 2
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ICON Monthly Meeting July 27, 6:30pm
The ICON July Meeting will be July 27, 6:30 pm, at First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd, Springfield, IL 62703. June 29 Meeting Minutes for approval on consent agenda… July Meeting Agenda ICON Business Speaker: Mark Mahoney, Public Works Director Infrastructure City and Community Updates
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ICON Monthly Meeting June 29, 2015, 6:30pm
The ICON June Meeting will be June 29, 6:30 pm, at First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd, Springfield, IL 62703. May 18 Meeting Minutes draft for consent approval… June Meeting Agenda Herman Senor, Alderman Ward 2 Juan Huerta, Community Relations Coordinator Ward 2 update Supporting neighborhood residents Starting and maintaining neighborhood associations Ideas…
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ICON Monthly Meeting Mon., May 18, 6:30pm
The ICON February Meeting will be May 18, 6:30 pm, at First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd, Springfield, IL 62703. ICON minutes May 18, 2015 Agenda — Dave Varner, Ward 4 liquor license issues — Juan Huerta, Community Relations Coordinator — Andrew Proctor, Alderman Ward 5 and priorities for ICON members: Unregulated boarding…
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ICON Dinner Meeting at Suzy Qs April 27
ICON will celebrate the election of new city leadership and the end of election season! Dinner at Suzy Qs in Enos Park on Monday April 27th at 6:30pm. Suzy Q’s, 716 E Enos Ave ICON Members eat free courtesy of ICON. Friends are welcome to join us by paying for their own dinner & drinks…
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Springfield ICON Announces Candidate Recommendations for 2015
Today, for the first time ever, Springfield Inner City Older Neighborhoods is recommending Springfield municipal candidates for election. Springfield ICON is a group of neighborhood leaders who work together to improve the quality of life throughout Springfield’s older neighborhoods. An improved quality of life in older neighborhoods will raise the quality of life for all…
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Special Members-Only Election Meeting Mar 23, 6:30pm
Springfield ICON will hold a special meeting to finalize recommendations on candidates for public office in Springfield, IL. The meeting will be held on Monday, March 23 at 6:30pm at First Church of the Brethern, near the corner of Yale & Ash. This replaces the regular monthly meeting for March. February 23 Meeting Minutes… ICON…
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ICON Monthly Meeting Mon, Feb 23, 7pm
The ICON February Meeting will be February 23, 7 pm, at First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd, Springfield, IL 62703. We will be discussing grant information for neighborhoods. Nov 24 Meeting Minutes… Dec 15 Annual Meeting Minutes… February 23 Meeting Minutes… ICON Election Recommendations Process – Approved February 23, 2015
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Special Members-Only Election Meeting Wed, Feb 11, 6pm
Bernie & Betty’s Pizza Wed, Feb 11, 6pm ICON Members will review the Report Card for candidates and voting records of sitting Aldermen and decide whether to recommend specific candidates. Forum Voting Tally… Election Forum minutes… Click here to watch the full 2 hour video with the candidates’ comments… Current Aldermen voting record coming soon…
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GetCovered Open Enrollment at St. John’s February 13-15
Enroll Now Springfield! Need health coverage? Open Enrollment ends February 15. Join us for free, in-person enrollment help! When: February 13, 2015 – 9:00AM – 10:00PM February 14, 2015 – 9:00AM – 6:00PM February 15, 2015 – 9:00AM – 11:00PM Where: St. John’s Children’s Hospital Main Lobby – Yellow Rose Tea Room Entrance off 9th…
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ICON Aldermanic Forum Monday, January 26, 2015
Springfield ICON held a Citywide Public Aldermanic Forum on Monday, January 26 from 6:30 to 9 pm at the Dove Center, St. John’s Hospital. Forum Voting Tally… Election Forum minutes… Click here to watch the full 2 hour video with the candidates’ comments… Voting record of current Alderman coming soon… Photos ICON’s Aldermanic Forum provided…
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Letter to the Editor: Get Involved – Make a Difference!
The decisions being made today that have the greatest impact on you and your family’s quality of life are those being made, not in Washington DC or state government, but by ten of your next-door neighbors. Do you know who these neighbors are? Have you talked to them? Have you ever seen them at work,…