Good morning, Springfield.

Springfield residents may view the total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, Mar.

3. The Blood Moon (visible from 2:44 a.m. to 8:23 a.m. CT with totality around 5:04 a.m.) may be harder to see because of cloudy skies, NASA reports.

The College of Business and Management at UIS opened the Sean and Taryn Grant/Landmark Auto Trading Lab on Feb.

26 — adding 12 Bloomberg Terminals for students to analyze markets and earn certifications. The lab supports a student-managed investment fund and was made possible by a $150,000 gift.

Homebuyers in central Illinois may see savings as mortgage rates are expected to drop to around 6%, offering a more affordable buying window.

Local lenders advise buyers to check regularly for the latest rate updates.

Lincoln Land Community College women's basketball team (ranked No. 10) avenged its first home loss in two years by beating Parkland College 74-61 on Feb.

25 and will host Spoon River College at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cass Gymnasium for the Region 24 Tournament. Meanwhile, UIS teams prepare for new playoff contests this week.

UIS women's basketball defeated Rockhurst 97-69 at Mason-Halpin Field House, finishing a season marked by strong rebounding and 16 turnovers turned into points.

Kennedy Osterman reached 1,000 career points during the game, as the Prairie Stars improved to .500 overall but missed the GLVC tournament seed.

At the GLVC Indoor Championships on Sunday, Madelyn Miller-Ross broke the 3K record (9:41.03) by winning more than 13 seconds ahead of the field at the University of Indianapolis.

She is within the cutoff for the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships scheduled on March 13 in Virginia Beach.

UIS lost 84-75 to Rockhurst on Saturday after they led by one at halftime (34-33); Rockhurst's 21 free throws in the second half secured the win, and UIS clinched a GLVC Tournament berth with seeding to be announced later.

Illinois Product Expo 2026

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Orr Building — $10 for wine tasting — Explore local flavors and indulge in wine from 14 Illinois wineries.

Toddler Time at Lincoln Library

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Lincoln Library — Free entry — Move, learn, and play with stories, songs, and activities tailored for toddlers and their caregivers.

Candlebox in Concert

7-11 p.m. — Boondocks — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Seattle rockers Candlebox live during their Can't Quit You Tour.

Chunky Blanket Making Class with Jayme

2:30-5:30 p.m. — B's Creative Studio — $75.00 — Learn the art of hand knitting as you create your own cozy chunky blanket while making new friends.