Ground is broken on SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe in Springfield, is scheduled to open in 2025
Local officials, developers, and athletes broke ground on a major sports complex in Springfield on Wednesday that has been projected to attract thousands of families. The 70-acre multisport SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe will be located
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher announces new BUILD Springfield development program to begin in October 2023
The City of Springfield announced on Friday that it’s undertaking an initiative described by the administration of Mayor Misty Buscher as a “groundbreaking flagship initiative.” Known as BUILD Springfield – Beautification, Unity, Innovation, Leadership, and Development –
Springfield City Council decides that city debt forgiveness over $15,000 must be approved by body moving forward
The Springfield City Council has declared that any adjustments of fines or forgiveness of debt must be approved by the city’s alderpeople whenever the amount exceeds $15,000. The measure is in response to controversy during this year’s
ICON hosting Lincoln Park party Sunday afternoon, July 23
The Coalition of Springfield Inner City Older Neighborhoods is hosting a picnic at Lincoln Park on Sunday, July 23, beginning at 4:30. The group is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Springfield residents in inner
American Red Cross to leave Springfield’s BOS Center on Monday
After nine days of strain and stress, nearly all of Springfield is powered once more and the American Red Cross is readying to depart the capital. The Red Cross announced on Sunday that it would be departing
Springfield Chief Utility Engineer Brown notes that city has nearly 200 additional personnel from across Illinois and U.S. to assist in recovery efforts
During Thursday’s storm update press conference, Springfield’s Chief Utility Engineer Doug Brown noted that while CWLP employees have been working as hard as they can, they’ve received help too. 175 additional personnel with 160 additional trucks have
[LISTEN] City of Springfield Storm Update: July 5, 2023
Mayor Misty Buscher and various other city officials and community leaders spoke at the Wednesday press conference concerning Springfield’s recovery from last Thursday’s derecho. Listen to the newest updates about the City of Springfield’s continual recovery from
Springfield City Council to meet Wednesday night – will consider extending state of emergency again
The Springfield City Council will meet Wednesday night at 5:30 to conduct city business, including consideration of a proposal to continue the local state of emergency through July 12, 2023. First declared after last Thursday’s derecho on
Fourth of July sees just under 8,000 across Springfield still without electricity after Thursday’s derecho
As of Tuesday morning – the Fourth of July – there are still nearly 8,000 people without power across Springfield. With Mayor Misty Buscher set to hold another 3 pm press conference today for further updates on
Mayor Misty Buscher talks about derecho and lauds City of Springfield’s civil servants
At a 3 pm press conference on Monday afternoon, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher spoke with great sincerity concerning the city’s civil servants and the response of the greater region and state. Along with a host of other