Good morning, Springfield.

A new wheelchair-accessible van donated to help seniors and people with disabilities will soon offer rides to medical appointments in Sangamon County.

Illinois celebrates Route 66’s centennial with a new passport program that guides travelers to 66 historic sites including the 102-year-old Ariston Café.

Officials say local events like the Mother Road Festival in Springfield plus other statewide festivities will support longtime businesses.

Gas prices are rising in Springfield today—local stations report prices from $3.97 to $4.19 with state averages near $4.13.

Experts say rising oil costs and a tight supply may push prices even higher soon.

The Springfield school board approved over $226K in contracts for professional development funding—supporting training for superintendent Terrance Jordan and school psychology services as they fill open positions—using Section 1003 federal funds to assist underperforming schools.

The Cubs and the Illinois government joined forces to launch a summer reading program for kids — the initiative aims to boost literacy and offer engaging reading opportunities for local children this summer in Springfield.

Springfield had unhealthy air on Monday from smoke generated by Canadian wildfires, and a cold front is expected to clear the area to moderate levels today (if conditions hold).

UIS professor Amy McEuen introduces her forthcoming book, How to Think Like an Ecologist: A Non-Scientist’s Guide to Saving Our Planet, which offers simple tips & clear science to help everyone address environmental challenges; the book is available for preorder and will be released July 31.

A water main replacement project will restrict eastbound traffic on West Washington Street (between Amos and Lincoln) and northbound traffic on Amos Street (between Monroe and West Washington) starting July 22 in Springfield, with work expected to last multiple weeks and subject to weather delays.

Springfield Memorial Hospital received national recognition from the American Heart Association when it was awarded the Stroke Gold Plus Award and added to the Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

The Comprehensive Stroke Center is honored for providing fast, life-saving stroke care.

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.