City of Springfield & ISOS commemorate National Donate Life Month
The City of Springfield and the office of the Secretary of State of Illinois capped off National Donate Life Month on Monday, congratulating the charity and sacrifice of the Springfield community and of citizens of Illinois. “We
Locally-owned Crafted Stag Supply opens in Springfield
On Saturday, April 6 the Crafted Stag men’s supply store formally opened its doors in Springfield. The new store – located at 3455 Freedom Drive, in the space of the former Westside Bar & Grill – offers
Springfield community speaks out against USPS downgrade plan
In a crowded, insufficiently ventilated conference hall of the Hilton Garden Inn, representatives from the US Postal Service on Tuesday evening heard the disapproval and outrage of members of the Springfield and greater Central Illinois communities, in
Springfield YMCA celebrates 150 years of community enrichment
The Springfield YMCA celebrated its 150th anniversary on Monday, March 25. Springfield residents sat together in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church to listen as local officials and community members gave thanks for the Y’s storied
Springfield City Council to consider proposed and long-discussed water-rate hikes and city budget Tuesday night
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher said two areas she was attentive to in the FY25 budget were ones she heard about during the campaign that led to her April 4 election victory. The full city council will consider
Biden awards Springfield federal business grant
The City of Springfield is one of the communities around the country to receive funding for reducing unemployment and establishing long-term economic growth. President Biden announced the city will be one of 24 communities to receive a
Springfield to get additional affordable housing units in fourth phase of such development
Sangamon County – and in particular, Springfield’s east side – is about to get a healthy helping of new, single-family, affordable houses thanks to a partnership between the City of Springfield, the state of Illinois, and various
[LISTEN] Mayor Misty Buscher discusses Wyndham, library, and more
Just over a month into the job, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher talks with WMAY’s Jim Leach on a wide range of issues, from the latest on the Wyndham project downtown to the future of Lincoln Library to
[LISTEN] Q&A with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
During a stop in Springfield, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin talks to reporters about the debt ceiling dispute, his working relationship with new Mayor Misty Buscher, and more. Click here to listen to the press availability.
[LISTEN] Groundbreaking for new Base Civil Engineer facility at 183rd Wing in Springfield
Ground is broken on the new $10 million Base Civil Engineer complex at the 183rd Wing base at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield. Guest speakers include National Guard Adjutant General Richard Neely and U.S. Senator Dick