Good morning, Springfield.

On May 18, the King’s Daughters Organization Endowment Fund awarded $252,000 in grants to 22 local programs serving older adults in Sangamon County (over 19 years, it has given more than $2.8 million) during its 133rd Annual Corporation Meeting.

The stage play Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue will be shown on November 14 at the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center, the only Illinois stop on its fall tour.

Tickets range from $39.75 to $100 — presale for donors is today with general sales starting tomorrow.

Gas prices in Illinois dropped nearly 15 cents per gallon last week, easing pressure on drivers after several weeks of increases.

The average for regular gas now stands at $4.90 while prices range from $3.99 to $6.29 — a marked gap compared to last year.

Springfield's Senate Executive Committee advanced Senate Bill 2829 on Wednesday, a plan to boost downtown with an expanded Bank of Springfield Center and a renamed medical district.

The bill would offer tax credits for construction jobs and historic building rehabilitation.

Modifications to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are affecting residents and food pantries in Illinois — local agencies in Springfield are watching the impact to help families adjust.

Lake Springfield will host the Illinois High School Coaches and Student State Tournament for bass fishing on Sat, May 30 and Sun, May 31.

The Lindsay Boat Launches are reserved starting Friday, May 29 at 10 p.m. (Harbor Point, Sailboat, Spaulding Dam and Marine Point remain open).

After a 10-0 win over Beardstown on Wednesday, the PORTA Bluejays will play for a 2A regional title on Saturday at 11 a.m. against the winner of the Williamsville/Pittsfield game.

The Williamsville Bullets beat the Tornadoes 6-1 on Wednesday in a 2A sectional semifinal, with Reese Larson driving in two runs and three teammates contributing RBIs — the Tornadoes ended with a 23-7-1 record.

The Bullets will face Rochester for the sectional title Friday at 4:30 p.m.

DP visited the Pleasant Plains Cardinals boys track practice today — chatting with relay members Kadyn Harmony, Judah Estill, and Braylon Heredith about their 10th straight sectional win and their plans for the state meet in Charleston this weekend.

Sean Plessa hit a decisive walk-off double in the bottom of the 14th inning to give Rochester a 3-2 win over New Berlin in the 2A Pleasant Plains regional semifinal today.

The Rockets will face the Cardinals at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the regional championship game.

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.