Springfield Growing Pains Extend to After Hours Too

The State Journal-Register reported that Ward 6 Alderman Chuck Redpath proposed new rules for downtown 3 a.m. bars in Springfield, IL. It seems doubtful that there is money to hire more police for the third shift, so the alternative is to rein in the businesses instead.

Why? Because of stuff like this: Springfield, IL TRASH fighting on New Years Eve

If this town really wants to grow up to be a big city, perhaps it could use some help from local super heroes like Phoenix Jones and the Rain City Super Heroes Movement.