Downtown Springfield, Inc.

08/31/2026

September is special 💜

Did you know that the month of September is Recovery Month? Do you know what Recovery Month is?

National recovery month is an annual observance to educate the community, celebrate individuals in recovery and most importantly bring awareness to mental health and substance use disorders.

We are proud to be support partners of ROSC and their hard work and dedication. The The Old State Capitol looks lovely dressed in purple. ✨

Do you, or someone you know need a resource? Reach out 💜

08/31/2026

1...2.... 1 , 2 , 3 Release it!

Creole Smoke has put out their menu and we cannot wait for the Creole party to start this week

08/30/2026

You know what’s great about our downtown destination?

The ( Space ) it provides.
A third space.
A community space.
An inclusive space.
A welcoming space.

One that you can come to on a Saturday morning and find an artist painting Live! during the morning market.

❤️🎨

08/28/2026

🥹HALP!🥹

As we continue to work with the business owners affected by the water main break, we find one gap that we need to fill over and over.

If you or anyone you know has access to a dehumidifier and you can find it in your heart to lend it out, please reach out.

[email protected]
or
217-414-1244 (call or text)

08/28/2026

Tune in to watch: Downtown Water Main Break coverage

08/28/2026

🫢The secret is out!👀

Springfield… try not to tell your main…

Apparently keeping secrets isn’t really our thing.

So, yes. The rumors are true…

You’re getting a Side Chick 🥳.

And before anybody starts feeling some type of way about it… she’s local, she’s homemade, she’s a little inappropriate, and she has absolutely no intention of behaving herself.

Side Chick Salad Co. is officially coming to Wild Rose. 🐔🌹

Chicken salad.
Unnecessarily good sides.
Fresh ingredients.
And enough audacity to make Honest Abe look back over his shoulder.

This is just the beginning... Menus, flavors, opening details, and all the messy little secrets are coming soon 😘.

For now, just know one thing…

Springfield, you’re getting a Side Chick and she fully intends on becoming your main 😏.

Side Chick Salad Co.
at Wild Rose

ALWAYS support your local Side Chick! 🐥

08/28/2026

Please be kind today ❤️

Businesses - the city - and safety services are working hard to help everything get back on track.

A shift of new water crews is working on site this morning, relieving the overnight crews for the transmission water main break at Fifth and Monroe streets in downtown Springfield. The break in the 24-inch main was 12 feet long and crews will be replacing 20 feet of main, so there is significant work ahead.

The city is sending building and electrical inspectors to area businesses to assist with assessment for safety and restoration efforts, as power remains off to 51 locations. Customers impacted by the power outage include those on the south side of Monroe Street to the north side of Capitol Avenue and along Third, Fourth and Fifth streets on the same block.

Article link in comments.

08/28/2026

From the City of Springfield's recent press release:

The City is sending building and electrical inspectors to area businesses to assist with assessment for safety and restoration efforts, as power remains off to 51 in the area. Customers impacted by the power outage include those on the south side of Monroe Street to the north side of Capitol Avenue and along 3rd, 4th, and 5th Streets on the same block.

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DSI is here to continue to connect with building and business owners to help navigate their recovery and find information, resources, and ongoing assistance.

08/27/2026

CAUTION! 👀👀👀

Water main break at 5th and Monroe
Thursday evening.
Please avoid area.