Several Springfield restaurant chains will provide free meals and deals to veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11.
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Do you think businesses in your area genuinely appreciate veterans and active-duty military?
Springfield news runs on government and politics, public safety and courts, the local economy, and community developments, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting keeps pace with events across the city and the suburban areas that surround it.
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Should local police act more aggressively when neighbors report repeated illegal burning in your area?
An explosion at a Springfield garage injured four people, including three first responders.
Springfield's City Council did not allow activist Tiara Standage to speak at its Nov. 4 meeting, though she had signed up for public comment.
Illinois Springfield opened its women's basketball season with a 79-64 win over Purdue Northwest at The Recreation & Athletic Center.
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Do you trust your state government to effectively serve veterans and military families?
The Secretary of State's office brought driver, ID and veteran-plate services to Springfield veterans at a Veterans Day celebration.
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Would you try a vegan dish at a local restaurant this month?
Springfield residents voted on winning chefs and dishes after dining at participating restaurants during the month-long challenge.
Coverage takes in municipal budget cycles, emergency management, school board proceedings, and the infrastructure projects shaping the city. Reporting extends across the city and the communities around it. Development of new housing and shifts in the regional tax base often drive the most frequent questions from residents. Public hearings and budget adjustments remain the most consistent drivers of policy decisions within the city.
