Good morning, Springfield.

Families visited the new Scheels Sports Park this past weekend for a baseball tournament — finding the venue easy to navigate and well-suited for keeping schedules on track.

The park has drawn many teams and is expected to host more community events as it nears full completion.

An EF1 tornado touched down in Menard County and moved through Salisbury and Springfield on Wednesday along a 24-mile path before ending near Mechanicsburg, damaging a garage and a home’s roof in Salisbury and a garage door in Springfield.

The Spot opens today in Springfield as a '90s themed sports bar and restaurant (rebranded from a former Irish-themed pub and grill) and will offer retro decor and a menu that brings back nostalgic flavors.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has put on display a collection of circus artifacts that tell Petersburg's unique circus history.

The exhibit runs through December 8 and includes items like clown shoes, a contortionist's jacket, and juggling clubs.

The National Park Service removed a damaged historic tree — dating to Lincoln’s time — from Springfield to protect a piece of local heritage.

Gasoline prices in Springfield are $3.93 per gallon today, a drop of 90 cents from last month but 69 cents higher than last year, while diesel averages $4.86 — down 34 cents from last week and $1.21 above last year.

GasBuddy shows local gas now costs between $3.73 and $3.89 a gallon, down 17.6 cents from last week (prices in nearby Peoria and Champaign are higher), though future trends remain uncertain.

University of Illinois Springfield added four EV charging ports in Lot I North near the Recreation and Athletic Center through a partnership with City Water, Light and Power + the City of Springfield.

Charging rates will be set by CWLP while more chargers are planned under a $629,000 grant.

Plans for a renovated Southeast High School include a 55,400 sqft fieldhouse (with a 200-m track) shared among three high schools; groundbreaking is scheduled for March and the school will gain a new administrative entrance and refreshed exterior, per architect Kevin Handy.

The City Water, Light and Power and Fire Department are flushing hydrants in Val-E-Vue (today) and Youngston Hills this week; water may appear discolored so residents must run cold water until it clears.

The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes hosted Legends Game 5 Saturday night at Robin Roberts Stadium, where former MLB players joined local stars and teams of the newly announced Women's Pro Baseball League.

The league will begin play on Aug. 1 in town.

The Memorial Health Championship — sponsored by LRS — begins this week at Panther Creek Country Club with a women's pro-am and corporate event today and a youth practice round Tuesday afternoon.

Tournament play runs Thursday through Sunday with an LRS Pro-Am scheduled on Wednesday.

Fans in Springfield can vote for the top high school baseball player chosen from all-state teams for Classes 1A-3A at SJ-R.com/sports, with the all-area team set for announcement on Thursday, June 25.

The poll closes Friday at noon.

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.

Midnight Reading Paint Night

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Library - Pizza and Sports Bar — Relaxing paint night — Unwind while creating a moody midnight scene with guidance from Ashley Blake.

Karaoke Night at Somewhere Else Lounge

8:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. — Somewhere Else Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a lively karaoke night with a great crowd and an extensive music catalog.

House in the Field

12-8 p.m. — Duncan Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant day of soulful Chicago-style house music and community celebration.

Cub/Card Paint Night with Ashley Blake

2-4 p.m. — Harvest Market — Cost TBA — Unleash your inner artist in a relaxed paint night creating cool cub or card paintings.

Nike Basketball Camp at Lanphier High School

July 20-24 — Lanphier High School — Pack your lunch — Improve your game with professional coaching focusing on skills, conditioning, and team play.

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Festival featuring Attic Salt

6:00-9:15 p.m. — Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of alternative rock with Attic Salt under the stars.