Good morning, Springfield.

A second Chick-fil-A is coming to Springfield later this year after a July 31 building permit approved construction for a new location on the north side of town.

United Airlines has delayed its planned service from O'Hare to Bloomington-Normal and Champaign-Urbana because of FAA flight cuts (extended through Oct.

2027) and is helping affected customers find alternative travel options. New domestic routes from O'Hare to cities in California, Oregon and more are set to launch later this year.

The University of Illinois Springfield is partnering with the Illinois State Museum to develop an exhibit on the 1908 Race Riot that spotlights community resilience.

The exhibit will be installed at the new Sangamon County Transportation Hub.

University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) was chosen to develop historical content for a permanent exhibit on the 1908 race riot at the new downtown Sangamon County Transportation HUB, scheduled to open in 2027.

Brian Mitchell discussed the project on WTAX Morning Newswatch Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 7:40 a.m.

The Illinois State Fair has announced two food discount programs to help fairgoers save money.

Vendors at the Reisch Pavilion will offer $5 menu items and those in the Village of Cultures will serve $3 sample portions as the fair begins Aug. 13.

Families can gradually shift to school routines by moving bedtimes and wake-up times earlier (with a 15-minute adjustment each week) as kids prepare for school.

The assistant superintendent advises cutting screen time and using flash cards and reading sessions before classes start Aug. 24.

The state will offer a 10-day sales tax break from August 7 to 16 by lowering tax on school supplies and qualifying clothing under $125, giving parents a cash-saving boost this back-to-school season & easing shopping costs.

Local taxes still apply at the register and the program costs $10 million.

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