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City of Springfield News Releases (General)

Posted on: October 4, 2023

Special preview opportunity for news media

Media Alert:

The Lake Springfield Planning Team would like to invite media to attend a special preview session outlining the proposed options for the Lake Springfield Plan at 3 p.m., Oct. 11 at the Busch Municipal Building Councilman Denny Whayne 4th Floor Conference Room.

The information and renderings shared will be on embargo until Oct. 12, which is the day of the Public Meeting / Open House. We thought it would be helpful so share this with you ahead of time to help with your coverage.

Please let Cora Scott know you are coming by emailing her at [email protected].

Thank you!

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Oct. 16 City Council meeting summary

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Oct. 2 City Council meeting summary

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Posted on: September 27, 2023

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Sept. 18 City Council meeting summary

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Crosswalk Yield Check results report for March 24 enforcement at Mt. Vernon Street and Golden Avenue

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March 20 City Council meeting summary

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Posted on: March 12, 2023

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Posted on: February 23, 2023

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Posted on: February 22, 2023

City issues RFQ for Construction Manager at Risk services for Historic City Hall Renovation project

Posted on: February 21, 2023

City of Springfield provides update on Grant Avenue Parkway construction progress

Posted on: February 21, 2023

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Posted on: February 16, 2023

City Council approves purchase of Hammons Field, parking lots

Posted on: February 14, 2023

Public hearing on FY2023 HUD Annual Action Plan Feb. 28

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City Council to vote on Hammons Field Tuesday

Posted on: February 13, 2023

Notice of Funding Availability for Non-Congregate Shelter

Posted on: January 30, 2023

City seeks applicants for Police Civilian Review Board

Posted on: January 20, 2023

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Restore SGF names board of directors

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