Springfield City Council

The next mayor, Misty Buscher, and other city officials will be sworn into office.

The Ward 6 council member has served since 2017.

The Springfield City Council rejected the mayor’s nominee to fill the Ward 3 vacancy on the council, despite support from faith and community leaders.Some…

Springfield’s mayor has nominated a community organizer to fill the vacancy on the city council. Roy Williams, Jr., was selected to take over for State…

The Springfield City Council Tuesday night approved a $130 million budget for the fiscal year that starts next week.To achieve a balanced budget,…

Newly minted State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) will continue serving as Springfield alderwoman for the next two weeks as the city council prepares…

At Tuesday’s Springfield City Council meeting, several officials praised protesters who took the streets in the capital city for being peaceful. A few…

After four hours of contentious debate Tuesday night, the Springfield City Council approved the location of a 24-hour center that would provide emergency…

Springfield residents will no longer be able to smoke electronic cigarettes in public places, like bars, restaurants and workplaces.In a 10-0 vote,…

Springfield Ward 2 Ald. Shawn Gregory was sworn in Tuesday night.The recount process that landed Gregory the seat lasted more than three months. A drawing…