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Springfield school district is finalizing $369M budget. Where it plans to cut, spend more
The Springfield school board is expected to vote June 24 on the $369 million spending plan for the 2025-26 year. Here are the ...
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Economic gaps persist for Blacks in Springfield
In the Springfield metro area, about 9,600 Black people and 13,390 white people were living in poverty in 2023, according to the five-year ACS data. In the city of Springfield, about 9,000 Blacks ...
Springfield officially opens Walker Grandstand in Forest Park after $4M renovation
On Monday, city officials joined with the collegiate Westfield Starfires in Forest Park to celebrate the $4 million ...
After Minnesota shooting, some states are more tightly guarding officials' personal information
Lawmakers in some states are moving to delete their home addresses from online directories after one Minnesota legislator was ...
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Things to consider when planning a trip
Still not sure what you want to do with your summer? Well, before you make any solid reservations, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself to make sure your time ...