SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Solving homelessness in Springfield presents a challenge - something city officials said they cannot face alone.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder has the authority to spend thousands of dollars without the city council's approval.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – An alderman race was decided by ping pong ball drawing Thursday after it was declared a tie.