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City of Springfield named host city for national Route 66 Centennial kickoff
The city of Springfield, Missouri, has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026.
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Springfield street closes due to water main repairs
A portion of E. Cook Street is being closed off to make room for repairs to a leaking water main in Springfield. The street ...
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Adams Street reopens, ten months after a fire devastated downtown Springfield
Ten months after a June fire, Adams Street in Springfield is finally reopening. We've covered the process...from fire cleanup ...
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Springfield’s SCAT bus system to shift to micro-transit by July
Springfield city officials say SCAT bus system no longer meets needs. Public forum on Via Transportation’s new ride-sharing program is set for May 5 ...
Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won’t seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his more than four-decade career representing Illinois and piling ...