The Springfield City Code: Comprising the Laws of the State of Illinois Relating to the Government of the City of Springfield, and the Ordinances of the City Council, Revised and Codified (Classic Rep

by Joseph Wallace

The Springfield City Comprising the Laws of the State of Illinois Relating to the Government of the City of Springfield, and the Ordinances of the City Council

This comprehensive, revised compilation gathers the general laws, city ordinances, and related acts that govern Springfield. It presents the city’s charter, administrative structure, and the full range of municipal rules in a single, organized volume, with notes and references to decisions that help readers understand how the code is applied. The work follows a Chicago‑inspired plan for clear organization, making it easier to reference specific chapters, sections, and topics across the mayor’s office, legislative department, departments of finance and public works, and beyond. The edition aims to be both thorough and accessible for administrators, legal professionals, and informed readers alike.

What you’ll experienceA structured, atlas‑like layout of the city’s laws, from general statutes to special ordinancesAn authoritative index and cross‑references to help locate provisions quicklyChapters covering the core city administration, public safety, health, infrastructure, and utilitiesGuidance on how the rules are amended, implemented, and enforced in SpringfieldIdeal for readers who need a reliable, codified reference of Springfield’s municipal law and governance

539 pages, Hardcover

Published August 24, 2018

About the author

I am thrilled to announce that SLAVEMAKERS, the follow-up to my novel INVASIVE SPECIES, will be published by Ace Books on December 1!

Set twenty years after the apocalyptic events of
INVASIVE SPECIES ("You might want to read this one under the bed"--Jack McDevitt), SLAVEMAKERS was a blast to write. I loved being able to use some of the fascinating--not to mention creepy--facts I've learned during my previous career as a writer specializing in science, natural history, and the environment. It's a strange, spooky world out there....

Along with another novel--the historical DIAMOND RUBY--I've contributed mystery/thriller short stories to collections ranging from BRONX NOIR to ICE COLD (edited by Jeffrey Deaver); I was honored when my story "Custom Sets" was selected by Lee Child for inclusion in a BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES anthology.

I hope you'll enjoy!