Springfield residents are paying far less for power than Ameren customers— one alderman broke down just how much the city’s own generation is saving households.
A resident made a heartfelt case for letting neighbors plant fruit and veggie gardens on city boulevards, challenging rules that keep green thumbs at bay.
Tensions rose as speakers called out the council for transparency issues, especially with the meeting not being streamed. Frustrations over city communication, unsolved crimes and downtown business closures took center stage.
There’s also an urgent plea to help find a missing Ward 2 resident — flyers were handed out, but the lack of livestream left the speaker worried the message wouldn’t reach enough people.
Catch the rapid-fire updates on everything from parking woes to the future of Robin Roberts Stadium and questions about the minority caucus and the Wyndham property.
Get a front-row seat to the voices and issues shaping Springfield right now.
YouTube: Springfield City Council Meeting Wednesday August 6 2025