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Parts of several streets in Springfield will be closed this week for work. The city is also having an open house about Koke Mill Road improvements.

City Water, Light and Power crews were responding Sunday morning to power outages affecting three areas of Springfield due to stormy weather conditions. Windy conditions and lightning have caused trouble in the electric system and forecast is calling for this to continue to about 10 a.m. Sunday. The largest customer area affecting 1,030 customers along West Iles Avenue south of Outer Park Drive between Veterans Parkway and South MacArthur Boulevard. A tree branch was found along lines and crews are trying to clear it. Another outage area affecting 221 customers is an area north and south�...

’Tis the season for holiday lights! Here is a short list of seven locations, compiled from a variety of local sources, where lovers of holiday lights can find them. 1.Light up the Park, Chatham, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday through Dec. 27. Enjoy nearly a mile of lights and holiday displays in Chatham Community Park from the comfort and safety of your own vehicle. $5 donation suggested. Proceeds benefit Chatham Friends of the Parks. Enter on Park Street, exit on South Main Street, Chatham. 2. Downtown Springfield Old Capitol Holiday Walk, 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturd...