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Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival brings crowds to Court Square

By | Jul 14, 2026

Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival brings crowds to Court Square

SPRINGFIELD — Court Square was packed on July 10 for the kickoff of the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival.


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Rachel’s Table celebrates truck to help with gleaning program

By | Jul 9, 2026

Rachel’s Table celebrates truck to help with gleaning program

SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table, a food insecurity organization in the greater Springfield area, officially celebrated the acquisition of a new truck, dubbed the “Glean Machine,” with a ribbon cutting on June 7.


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City announces $2.6 million to stabilize Old First Church exterior

By | Jul 9, 2026

City announces $2.6 million to stabilize Old First Church exterior

SPRINGFIELD — Old First Church, one of Springfield’s oldest and most recognizable buildings, will receive some much-needed work to stabilize the exterior of the building.


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Springfield Law Department: Claims against Oyola-Lopez appear as ‘witness intimidation’

By | Jul 9, 2026

Springfield Law Department: Claims against Oyola-Lopez appear as ‘witness intimidation’

SPRINGFIELD — Public allegations of potential corruption made by At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst against City Clerk Gladys Oyola were left untouched by the city solicitor, who warned that the claims could be seen as “witness intimidation.”


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Local principal writes children’s book to celebrate school community

By | Jul 2, 2026

Local principal writes children’s book to celebrate school community

SPRINGFIELD — Danielle Delgado is so grateful to be the principal of Brightwood Elementary School that she wrote a children’s book to celebrate it.


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Sounds of Springfield instruments bring musical experience

By | Jul 1, 2026

Sounds of Springfield instruments bring musical experience

SPRINGFIELD — Tucked into a corner of Tower Square Park are six large-scale harmonic instruments. Far from being labeled “do not touch,” people are urged to experiment with the massive instruments, dubbed the “Sounds of Springfield.”


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EMS memorial convoy honors ‘unsung heroes of public safety’

By | Jul 1, 2026

EMS memorial convoy honors ‘unsung heroes of public safety’

SPRINGFIELD — Sirens could be heard echoing off the buildings in downtown Springfield on June 29, announcing the arrival of six ambulances and emergency medical services vehicles.


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