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Job seekers navigated through rows of prospective employers stationed at tables with pamphlets, listings of job openings and candy at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce's Fall Job Fair.

A downtown Springfield business has been forced to postpone its grand opening plans after a water main break flooded the intersection of Fifth and Monroe streets on Thursday evening.

On Women's Equality Day, Springfield residents joined one woman's relay to Washington, D.C. to draw attention to the progress still needed for justice for women to be achieved.

City officials said Friday afternoon a faulty pipe may have been the cause of the main water line break that shut down water and electricity for numerous businesses in downtown Springfield on Thursday evening.

On Women’s Equality Day, Springfield residents joined one woman’s relay to Washington, D.C. to draw attention to the progress still needed for justice for

The Springfield City Council is slated to vote Sept. 1 on extending the Springfield Police Department's use of ShotSpotter, a surveillance technology used to detect gunshots.

The Springfield City Council postponed a decision on whether to renew its ShotSpotter contract as the mayor pursues tweaks to the agreement and Ward 2 Ald. Shawn Gregory said he plans to introduce an amendment to the ordinance.

The repercussions from the Aug. 27 water main break along Monroe Street in downtown Springfield continue to be felt as businesses seek to recoup losses and move past the day's events.

Springfield residents reviewed displays explaining the options for the 19th Street rail corridor improvements during a Sept. 9 open house at Washington Middle School.

The Sangamon County Board has approved $7.5 million for the first phase of renovations at the Sangamon County Department of Public Health building on South Grand Avenue East.