Newly engaged? Don’t miss the wedding show at the Bushnell Event Center
Engaged couples are invited to join Springfield-area wedding vendors for a day of inspiration, planning, and celebration – all under one roof.
Downtown
Downtown Springfield’s newest coffee shop expansion is brewing up a buzz
Scout’s Cafe expanded to include a new third location in downtown Springfield in November 2025.
Holiday in the City: Bringing Holiday Spirit to Downtown Springfield
The Grand Illumination on Nov. 28 kicks off Holiday in the City – a five-week celebration of the holiday season in Springfield.
The Bushnell Building: A History in Springfield Entrepreneurship
The Bushnell Building, a historic structure in downtown Springfield, has been renovated to hold space for offices, restaurants, and events under the supervision of James Lagos.
Historic properties in Springfield on the auction block
Springfield is reinventing its downtown – including the renovation and auction of historic buildings.
Springfield’s 2026 Citizens Government Academy opens applications
The 10-week program goes behind the scenes of city government and starts on January 20.
Mercy Health – Springfield to host Men’s Health Expo
Own Your Game: Men’s Health Expo will take place on November 12 and is free to attend.
‘A passion project’: How Reimagine Gifts & More has struck a chord with shoppers
Owner and serial entrepreneur Kari Johnston reflects on lessons learned after a year in business.
The Hive: Building a home for small businesses to grow
“I grew up when everything was closing downtown,” he says. “When we moved back, we saw signs of redevelopment happening. We wanted to do our small part of that.”
