Please visit the the new Springfield Il Historic Neighborhoods Council Blog for information about how all of the central Springfield Neighborhood Associations can band together.
Read the Hard Lessons editorial regarding school construction issues. This is a compelling case for expanding Springfield High School at its current location.
Please send District 186 School Board members an email supporting expanding Springfield High School at its current location.
VHNA Position Paper
VHNA Proposal for Springfield High School Expansion
Rebuild Springfield High at its Current Site
Our Next Meeting...
Read the February VHNA Newsletter
Read the May/June 2009 Springfield Neighborhood Newsletter
Time to Pay Dues
Yes friends, it’s that time of year when everyone is trying to get into your pocket, and VHNA is no exception. But we ask for very little ($10 annual dues) and hope our membership base will continue to grow so we can cover our costs for another year. We have a handy-dandy membership form on page 5 to make renewing your membership fun and easy, but wait, there’s more. For a limited time only (until we decide it’s over) we are having a brand new promotion called “Member-Get-A-Member”. If you recruit a new VHNA member, and they put your name down as recruiter, your name will be entered in a drawing for a $25.00 Cash Prize to be drawn some time in the Summer of 2008. That’s it, so get out there and recruit!
December Meeting Speaker: Dr. Walter Milton, Superintendent of Springfield School District 186
October 2009 VHNA Point of Pride
Springfield Trolley Company
Chris Riess receives Small Business Award
Chris Riess receives Small Busi-ness Achievement Award from the Springfield Business Journal and United Community Bank for his commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Springfield through his Trolley business.
Chris has a very welcoming de-meanor that makes visitors to Springfield feel like a member of the community. If you haven’t taken a tour on this special vehicle you should not wait. Even if you are from Springfield you will learn some-thing new about your town as Chris gives a running informa-tive presentation with all sorts of interesting tid bits about the buildings and goings on. Con-gratulations to Chris for a well deserved thank you for adding a special piece of culture to Lincoln’s City.
Cook and Pasfield
VHNA has won an award from the Illinois Times "Springfield in Bloom Contest." Thanks to all of the volunteers who have helped with the gardens.
Lawrence and Pasfield
