Good morning, Springfield.

On Friday, first responders joined a doughnut-eating contest in Springfield for National Doughnut Day as The Salvation Army hosted the event and Mel-O-Cream donated 80 dozen donuts—celebrating community heroes.

Miller Park Zoo celebrates its birthday today with special exhibits & snack stalls for families to enjoy.

Locals are invited to mark the milestone in a community celebration.

Haxel Law is expanding its downtown offices and will move into a former bank building— a $3 million project using TIF funds— as it adds new attorneys, while the ISP Heritage Foundation will move into the former U.S. Bank space on Cook Street that Springfield Clinic used for drive-thru COVID tests.

WICS anchor Dawn Sterling has been named Best Local TV Personality in the 2026 Decatur Herald & Review Readers' Choice Awards for nearly two decades of community reporting — her career highlights a deep connection with local viewers.

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.

Teen Art Collage

2-3 p.m. — Lincoln Library — Free entry — Create a summer-inspired junk journal collage on canvas and embrace the messiness of art.

Sponge with Order of The Machine Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Stadium Smokehouse Bar and Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a night of 90’s alternative rock with Sponge and local favorites.