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Springfield advocates demand end to ankle monitors after Haitian student's suicide
local1 month ago

Springfield advocates demand end to ankle monitors after Haitian student's suicide

Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian student and varsity soccer player in Springfield, Ohio, died by suicide on Aug. 31, 2026, after being fitted with an ICE ankle monitor. Community leaders and family members hold the device and associated stigma responsible for his despair, demanding an end to the tracking program. While local officials and advocates emphasize the humiliation and bullying Bel faced, ICE maintains that individuals have the option to voluntarily self-deport to avoid monitoring.

via Springfield News-Sun|
#haitian-community#ice#immigration
Springfield lands $850M Electra plant, signaling Ohio's leap into next-gen aviation
business2 months ago

Springfield lands $850M Electra plant, signaling Ohio's leap into next-gen aviation

Ohio officials announced Electra will build an $850 million aircraft manufacturing plant in Springfield, expected to create about 1,975 jobs. Construction is slated to begin in 2027 near the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, with production of Electra's EL9 Ultra Short aircraft planned. The site was chosen from more than 140 evaluated locations, underscoring Ohio's role as a center for advanced air mobility and aerospace manufacturing.

via WLWT|
#advanced-air-mobility#aerospace-manufacturing#business
Illinois moves toward $55B budget as Bears stadium talks stall and tax tweaks loom
politics4 months ago

Illinois moves toward $55B budget as Bears stadium talks stall and tax tweaks loom

Illinois lawmakers unveiled a $55 billion budget funded by tax increases and revenue diversions as the session nears its year-end deadline, while Bears stadium talks stall amid Chicago opposition to Arlington Heights tax breaks and a push to keep the team in the city; negotiators are considering diverting higher-than-expected gas-tax revenue to transit and operating costs, pausing the July gas-tax increase, and pursuing additional revenue ideas (digital advertising tax, per-user tax, corporate-loss deduction cap) along with housing and data-center measures, with a 3.2% pay raise for lawmakers included in the draft budget.

via Chicago Tribune|
#bears-stadium#gas-tax#illinois-budget
Johnson pushes Springfield for bigger LGDF share and Bears retention plan
politics5 months ago

Johnson pushes Springfield for bigger LGDF share and Bears retention plan

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined a coalition of Illinois mayors in Springfield to press lawmakers to raise the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) share of state income tax revenue, arguing a higher cut for locals is needed to fund services and transit. Pritzker’s budget would keep LGDF funding flat or reduce its share, which Johnson says could worsen city budgets; he notes that a 1% increase in LGDF could bring roughly $80 million to Chicago. Johnson also called for a Bears-stadium plan that would keep the team in Chicago at a publicly owned venue, countering Arlington Heights relocation talk, while Senate action on Bears legislation remains uncertain.

via Block Club Chicago|
#chicago-bears#illinois-budget#lgdf
Springfield Downtown Reopens as Officials Say No Immediate Threat After Bomb Threats
local8 months ago

Springfield Downtown Reopens as Officials Say No Immediate Threat After Bomb Threats

Springfield officials say there is no immediate or credible threat after emailed bomb threats targeting schools and public facilities prompted closures and safety concerns. Downtown streets were briefly blocked but have reopened as police continue investigating; City Schools canceled classes for the day as a precaution, and residents were urged to avoid the downtown area while authorities address the situation.

via WHIO TV|
#bomb-threats#downtown#local
Massachusetts Governor’s Deputy Director Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges
crime11 months ago

Massachusetts Governor’s Deputy Director Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges

LaMar Cook, the Western Massachusetts Deputy Director for the Healey administration, was arrested for trafficking over 200 grams of cocaine, with authorities seizing approximately 21 kilograms in total during the investigation, which involved multiple prior seizures and a controlled delivery operation. Cook has been terminated from his position, and the investigation is ongoing.

via Boston Herald|
#arrest#cocaine#crime
Massachusetts City Tops US Housing Market Rankings
real-estate1 year ago

Massachusetts City Tops US Housing Market Rankings

Springfield, Massachusetts, known as the birthplace of basketball, has been named the hottest housing market in the US for the first time in seven years, according to Realtor.com. The city has seen a surge in demand due to its proximity to Boston, with homes selling faster and attracting more views than the national average. Despite a 4.3% increase in home prices over the past year, Springfield remains more affordable than the national average, making it attractive for buyers with flexible work arrangements. The trend highlights the appeal of affordability-driven markets in the Northeast and Midwest.

via Daily Mail|
#affordability#boston#housing-market
Springfield's Complex Relationship with Trump Amid Immigration Controversy
politics1 year ago

Springfield's Complex Relationship with Trump Amid Immigration Controversy

Springfield, Ohio, a focal point during the 2024 presidential election due to false claims by Trump about Haitian immigrants, is grappling with uncertainty following Trump's victory. Residents express mixed feelings of hope and fear, particularly concerning potential mass deportations promised by Trump. The Haitian community, which has significantly contributed to the local economy, faces anxiety over their future status. Local leaders and residents are cautiously planning their next steps while hoping to move past the negative attention and continue economic growth.

via NBC News|
#deportation#election-2024#haitian-immigrants