Good morning, Springfield.

The Powerball jackpot reached $856 million with a cash value of $370.7 million ahead of Saturday’s drawing, which did not produce a winner; winning numbers were posted at 11 p.m. ET.

Local retailers continue selling tickets & prepare for Monday’s drawing on Aug. 10.

The Illinois State Fair will offer eats including a five-dollar Fix menu and a three-dollar Small Plates at 120 food booths, with highlights such as a jalapeno lemonade and Route 66 milkshake; judges will announce Golden Abe winners starting August 14 as visitors vote for People’s Choice on August 21.

A $10 million upgrade of Business I-55 between Springfield and Sherman will start tomorrow, Aug.

10 and continue until July 2027 — the four-mile project will include road resurfacing, new signals, and lane closures that may delay traffic.

The Springfield High Senators football team will start their season under first-year coach Trent Quarton — the preview notes 11 returning lettermen and promising newcomers like Tyree Sullivan and DeAnthony Brown as the team aims to build each week.

Senior Financial Officer

The Senior Financial Officer is a responsible senior management position that will support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in overseeing all financial functions of the housing authority, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, MIS, procurement oversight, and audits.  This is a strategic succession planning role, with the selected candidate expected to transition into the Chief Financial Officer position within 2-3 years, depending on performance and organizational readiness.