Good morning, Springfield.

Residents across central Illinois face a heat advisory from late this morning until midnight July 3, with heat index values expected near 105.

Local waste companies now begin 5 a.m. collections — residents should stay indoors and use nearby cooling centers to avoid heat-related illness.

Illinois lawmakers will revisit a plug-in solar bill this fall to expand renewable energy access for renters who lack rooftop options; Senate discussions addressed safety concerns, including backfeeding, and examined European models for certified panels that plug into outlets + meet safety standards.

Healthcare veteran Aryn Hunter (with 20 years’ experience) will begin her role as the first Chief Administrative Officer at St. John’s Children’s Hospital on July 19.

She will lead nursing and operations while HSHS starts recruiting her replacement in Litchfield.

Jen Boyer, who spent 14 years at Springfield Clinic, began her role on June 22 as senior vice president and chief nursing executive at Memorial Health.

She will oversee primary, specialty, and urgent care clinics while coordinating nursing practice across five hospitals.

Murphysboro is featured in this month’s Weekend on the Road series as a quiet getaway just 2 hours south of Springfield—offering scenic vineyards, local wineries and outdoor trails along with the annual Apple Festival in September.

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.

Saving Abel Concert at The Stadium

6-10:30 p.m. — The Stadium Smokehouse Bar and Grill — All ages welcome — Experience the Multi-Platinum Southern Rockers known for their hit 'Addicted' alongside special guests Claudey Blue and Death Do Us Part.