City of Springfield-Municipal Government

10/14/2026

The Springfield Fire Department will conduct controlled training burns at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) on October 14, October 21 and October 28.

These training exercises provide firefighters with practical experience in various firefighting and emergency response scenarios in a controlled environment.

The department appreciates the community’s support as firefighters continue training to keep Springfield safe.

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10/06/2026

Attention, Springfield!

Remember, tests happen on the first Tuesday of each month!

Stay safe by signing up for alerts:
https://shorturl.at/iowx8

To report a malfunctioning outdoor siren, call 217-788-8474
or 217-789-2170

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10/05/2026

UPDATE 8:30 PM: Power was restored to all remaining customers (on the Durkin substation) by 8:25 pm. See photo in comments for main cause (blown arrestor B phase on the line side).

UPDATE 7:55 PM: Power was restored to customers served by the Old Jacksonville substation around 7:50 p.m. Current indication is a faulted lightning arrestor on a motor operated switch at Old Jack Substation.. Troubleshooters are patrolling to see if we can pick up Durkin substation customers next.

UPDATE 7:45 PM: Over 7,300 customers are impacted in this outage. We have received reports of a fire near the Old Jacksonville substation. Springfield Illinois Fire Department had also responded and they report seeing a fire at a transformer. Substation crews have been called and troubleshooters are patrolling the overhead and are now investigating at the substation. Crews will work to isolate the outage area down to a smaller group once the specific trouble spot is found.

UPDATE 7:15 PM. This outage is impacting customers served by our Old Jacksonville and Durkin substations. Once we have more information on cause we will post here.

FROM EARLIER: CWLP crews are responding to a power outage affecting customers served by our Durkin substation cause is not known at this time. We'll update as more information is available.

We'll be updating the outage map soon an uou can follow status https://outagemap.cwlp.com/.

10/04/2026

10/02/2026

Reminder! This event is tomorrow! We hope to see you there!

Reminder this weekend, the City is hosting the BUILD event!

Join us Saturday, October 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bunn Field for a fun-filled day for the whole family!

~Touch-a-Truck
~Face painting & free haircuts
~Inflatables
~Health screenings
~Free food from Manny D’s
~Tons of community resources

Come BUILD with us!

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09/30/2026

Today, we honor and remember Officer Steven Baker.

We remember his service, and the lasting impact he made on his fellow officers and our community.

Please keep Officer Baker’s family, friends and the Springfield Police Department family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Rest easy #824. Your watch is over. Your service will never be forgotten. 🖤💙

09/28/2026

Reminder this weekend, the City is hosting the BUILD event!

Join us Saturday, October 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bunn Field for a fun-filled day for the whole family!

~Touch-a-Truck
~Face painting & free haircuts
~Inflatables
~Health screenings
~Free food from Manny D’s
~Tons of community resources

Come BUILD with us!

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09/25/2026

DOWNTOWN ROAD CLOSURES & NO PARKING AREAS

As we welcome and celebrate the Mother Road Festival, multiple road closures and no parking areas will be in place throughout Downtown Springfield today through Sunday, September 27.

NO PARKING AREAS
Parking will be prohibited beginning at 10 a.m. today, Friday, September 25. Vehicles should be removed from these areas as crews prepare for road closures:

• 4th Street between Cook and Jefferson
• 5th Street between Madison and Jefferson east side
• 5th Street between Jefferson and Cook
• 6th Street between Jefferson and Cook
• 7th Street between Madison and Jefferson east side
• 7th Street between Jefferson and Capitol
• Washington Street between 2nd and 9th
• Adams Street between 2nd and 7th
• Monroe Street between 2nd and 9th
• Capitol Avenue between 2nd and 7th

ROAD CLOSURES
The following locations will be closed for various festival activities:

• 5th Street at Jefferson
• 6th Street at American Legion Drive
• Capitol Avenue between 4th and 7th
• Monroe Street at 4th
• Adams Street at 7th
• Washington Street at 4th
• 7th Street at Jefferson
• Monroe Street at 2nd
• 4th Street at Cook
• 4th Street at Jefferson
• Washington Street at 2nd
• Capitol Avenue at 2nd
• 3rd Street at Broadway
• 3rd at Jackson

All streets will reopen Sunday, September 27, 2026 @ 5 pm

Additional temporary road closures may be necessary throughout the weekend for festival activities, traffic control or other circumstances. Motorists should follow posted signage and use caution when traveling through the downtown area.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we celebrate the Mother Road Festival and 100 years of Route 66!

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09/24/2026

UPDATE: Road closures and overhead traffic signal work will begin Wednesday, September 30th, at 7 p.m. and run through Thursday, October 1st, at 6 a.m.

VETERANS AND LINDBERGH LANES TO REDUCE FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL WORK

On Thursday, October 1, northbound traffic on Veterans Parkway at Lindbergh Boulevard will be reduced to one lane while CWLP crews replace a damaged overhead traffic signal. The westbound right-turn lane to Lindbergh Boulevard will also be blocked. Work will begin at 4 am, weather permitting, and is expected to be complete by noon.

Motorists should plan to take alternative routes to avoid delays and should slow down and drive with caution around this work zone.

09/24/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of one of our own, Officer Steven Baker.

Officer Baker was a valued member of the SPD family who dedicated his career to serving our community.

Beyond the badge, Officer Baker was a friend, colleague, and member of our law enforcement family. The loss of our brother is felt deeply throughout our department.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Baker’s family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.

Officer Baker Your service, sacrifice, and memory will not be forgotten. 🖤💙