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Springfield mayor focuses on growth in annual State of the City speech
23+ hour, 23+ min ago (116+ words) Springfield Mayor Jeff Schrag focused on growth and belief in the city's potential in the annual State of the City address Thursday morning. Springfield mayor focuses on growth in annual State of the City speech Springfield is growing, but in…...
Downtown Springfield bookstore will expand, include wider inventory
1+ week, 3+ day ago (125+ words) Downtown Springfield bookstore Bookmarx will double its footprint this summer by expanding into the space next door. Downtown Springfield bookstore will expand, include wider inventory A downtown bookstore that recently dove into bringing back video rentals is expanding once more....
'Little Shop of Horrors' opening in Springfield with monthlong run
2+ week, 1+ day ago (172+ words) High Tide Theatrical will open its production of "Little Shop of Horrors" on May 29, bringing the cult'classic musical " and a working plant shop " to downtown Springfield, according to a community. .. 'Little Shop of Horrors' opening in Springfield with monthlong run…...
Springfield police and citizens honored at annual Gold Badge Ball
3+ week, 1+ day ago (58+ words) The Springfield Police Department recognized officers and citizens for bravery and service during its annual Gold Badge Ball held April 25. Community members, police officers and staff were recognized for their service during the Springfield Police Department's annual Gold Badge Ball....
Springfield ranked among top 20 best housing markets in U. S.
4+ week, 6+ hour ago (78+ words) Springfield metro area climbs 35 spots in the ranking of the country's top housing markets compared to 2025, joining other Midwest cities at the top. Springfield ranked among top 20 best housing markets in U. S. Springfield has made the list of the country's top…...
Springfield plans May 8 controlled burn; road closures expected
4+ week, 1+ day ago (72+ words) Springfield will conduct a controlled burn May 8 at its Yardwaste Recycling Center. Smoke, road closures and trail impacts are expected. Springfield plans May 8 controlled burn; road closures expected The city of Springfield is scheduled to conduct a controlled burn May…...
Who's performing at Springfield's national Route 66 centennial kickoff
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (476+ words) Springfield, known as the Birthplace of Route 66, is set to host the start of a national celebration of the Mother Road's centennial. Over the course of four days, the Queen City will set the stage with several events, including a…...
NBC's 3rd Hour of TODAY broadcasts live from downtown Springfield
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (705+ words) America's most notable highway " Route 66 " is officially 100 years old. To kick off the national celebration of the Mother Road, NBC's 3rd Hour of TODAY broadcast live from downtown Springfield Thursday, April 30. The broadcast featured a live audience, classic cars, Springfield's staple…...
Springfield's $172. 7 million budget leaves some big requests unfunded
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (918+ words) Springfield leaders are setting up next year's budget. While sales tax revenues remain strong and are expected to continue to grow, the city is still struggling to fund all the requests city departments have. Going into the upcoming budget year,…...
Springfield students celebrate aviation program graduation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (107+ words) Eight Springfield Public Schools seniors completed the Fly SPS aviation program and were honored during a ceremony at the Springfield airport. Springfield students celebrate aviation program graduation Eight Springfield Public Schools seniors were recognized during a graduation ceremony for the…...