(Springfield, IL) — Springfield could become the next ‘welcoming’ community in the state of Illinois. City council member Kristin DiCenso wants city leaders to vote on a welcoming ordinance next week. Yesterday DiCenso said the ordinance would not turn Springfield into a sanctuary city, it would simply state that city government is committed to welcoming everyone to the community. Critics say in reality, welcoming ordinances are ‘sanctuary lite’ policies.