Springfield officials looking at changes to ordinances about sleeping on public property to comply with federal court rulings and a new state law said they like some elements of what other cities have ...

On June 5, the Springfield City Council voted to adopt a new municipal camping ordinance, specifying sections of the city where camping will be prohibited. The new ordinance will overhaul the existing ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The largest RV show in New England is taking place over President’s Day weekend in West Springfield. Annual Bright Nights Appreciation Breakfast in Springfield The ...

The ordinance that would give the city of Springfield authority to address homeless encampments has been withdrawn from committee consideration. The withdrawal comes from Springfield Mayor Misty ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Springfield demolished a group of tents that homeless people slept in for weeks at the intersection of 5th and North Grand Avenue Wednesday morning. The City ...

As a woman and a Springfield police officer discussed what she could do with her trailer to avoid violating the city’s camping ban, he offered one solution: Go somewhere else. “I don’t have a solution ...

The annual event --spread across the Better Living Center, Mallary Complex and Young Building on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield -- opens its doors Friday for four ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Spring is now just over 30 days away and getting back out into nature brought outdoor enthusiasts together Friday night in West Springfield. It’s the biggest camping ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher and Alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase are requesting that an ordinance banning public camping be withdrawn from committee consideration. Buscher ...