Downtown

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.

Springfield, Nehemiah Foundation and other entities collaborating on emergency warming shelter at the Salvation Army

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.” 

3 questions with Springfield Jazz & Blues Fest producer Richard Carey

"The downtown area of Springfield just lends itself to a kind of jazz and blues feel and a vibe. Another city might be looking more at rock and roll. Another city might be more inclined to have a country music or bluegrass feel, but in Springfield, it just seems to be the right city for jazz and blues."

A recipe for success at Torte & Iron Café: The merger of three Springfield businesses

“We realized combining them into one unified concept would allow us to focus our efforts, streamline operations, and create a stronger brand."