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Public Utilities Meeting

The next Public Utilities Meeting is Wednesday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 300 S. 7th St. CWLP will provide an update on the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which studied current and possible future electric resource options. ScottMadden will also provide an update on its work related to the planning process and considerations for power plant retirements. The meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 18 and streamed through our website under the “Watch Channels” button.

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Downtown Holiday Walks

Join us downtown on Wednesdays and Saturdays in December for the annual Holiday Walks! In addition to shopping and dining, tons of free family-friendly activities will be taking place including Santa visits inside the Old State Capitol, horse-drawn carriage rides, a Santa Van to take you between historic sites and shopping, plus much more!


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Vacation Checks

Going out of town for the holidays? Plan on being away from home? Call the Springfield Police Department today and request a “Vacation Check” or “Extra Patrol” around your home. There is no cost for this service and it is designed for officers to patrol around your residence while you are away. Call 217.788.8325 today.

Warming Locations

If you need relief from the colder temperatures, area businesses and organizations have been designated as warming centers throughout Springfield. These entities will serve as warming stations during the stated hours. Questions about these locations or the Winter Warming Overnight Shelter may be directed to the office of Community Relations at 217.789.2270.

Warming Stations

Free Yard Waste Drop-Off

The City’s residential curbside yard waste/leaf pickup goes until the end of December. Stickers are NOT required. From November 4 until December 14, residents may also take their yard waste bags to Evan’s Recycling for FREE. Evans is located at 2100 J. David Jones Parkway. Curbside pickup will continue and alternate between the North and South Zones. For this schedule and additional pickup information, click the link below.


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Far East TIF

The City adopted a Tax Increment Re-development Plan for an area known as the Far East Redevelopment Project Area in 1995. The City Council then passed an ordinance this year to perform a feasibility study to amend the boundaries of this existing TIF area. The draft report on this analysis is now available. A public hearing about this plan is set for Wednesday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

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12/10/2019
Springfield Police: Notable Arrests

12/6/2019
City's Next Economic Development Commission Meeting

12/3/2019
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2020 Mayor's Awards for the Arts

12/2/2019
Springfield Fire Department: House Fire