Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Citizens Club of Springfield held a public forum this morning downtown at the Hoogland Center for the Arts to discuss the Independent Coalition for our Neighborhoods (ICON).

The three guest speakers were President Mark Mahoney, Vice President Jill Steiner, and board member Polly Poskin.

Each guest speaker discussed how ICON works towards improving the quality of life for  Springfield residents.

Mark Mahoney also shared some of the issues ICON is currently working on addressing like garbage piling up, fly dumping, and vacant or abandoned properties.

If you would like to get involved or find out more about ICON click here.