Good morning, Springfield.

Dave Neff discussed plans for the Honor Flight tribute for local veterans in an interview published on May 26 - the event will take place later this month to honor those who served.

7 Brew, a popular national coffee shop, opened its first Springfield location today, offering coffee blends + a cozy space for local patrons.

Springfield School District 186 held a ribbon cutting at the new Owen Marsh School building on May 22 (classes begin for the 2026-27 school year) while officials plan to demolish the 1967 building this summer.

Illinois was named number one for kinship placements after Gov. Pritzker signed the KIND Act, as reported by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services at a May 26 news conference hosted by the Center for Youth and Family Solutions.

The law lets children stay with relatives in familiar homes.

At a Tuesday meeting in Taylorville, the Christian County Board heard more than 100 residents oppose data center projects due to concerns over power use and farmland loss; the board will next meet on June 16 to review future plans.

Glenwood defeated Marion 10 to 0 on Tuesday in the Central Sectional Semifinal as Sophia and Sydney Feld drove in seven runs and Irie Lohrenz pitched a five-inning shutout.

The team will face Waterloo in the Sectional Final at 4:30 on Friday.

The Pleasant Plains Cardinals beat Mt Zion 7-0 on Tuesday evening to remain undefeated, and they will face Williamsville in the sectional championship on Friday at 4 p.m. in Rochester — the winner will advance to the 1A supersectional.

Paint with Ashley Blake

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Library - Pizza and Sports Bar — Cost covers materials — Enjoy a creative night painting a whimsical library gnome with guidance from Ashley Blake.

Getting Started With Wills & Trusts

3:30 p.m. — Edwards Group LLC — Free entry — Learn the essentials of estate planning in this informative workshop for families.

Foodees Fest

1-9 p.m. — White Oaks Mall — Free entry — Experience a weekend of gourmet food, artisan crafts, and family fun in Springfield.

Little Miracles 5K 2026

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Washington Park — Registration fee applies — Lace up for a fun run to support NICU warriors at St. John’s Children’s Hospital.