Good morning, Springfield.

This fall — from August to December — live wildlife events start at the Old State Capitol and Dana-Thomas House.

Visitors can join free Zoo Booth sessions and sign up for a Building for Wildlife Workshop through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will hold a ceremony on Friday, Aug.

14 at 11 a.m. — a respectful event to honor two men killed in the 1908 race riot, with soil from the lynching sites to be collected for display before joining a national collection.

The Illinois State Fair has released a guide that details tickets, parking options, entertainment and activities for visitors planning to attend the event.

The guide provides essential information to help plan a smooth visit.

On Monday, Aug. 10, candidates Gov. JB Pritzker, Darren Bailey, and Don Tracy met at a McLean County farm in Shirley to discuss agriculture policies and future Farm Bill plans (Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton did not attend).

The event featured contrasting views ahead of the campaign season.

Sunviewers in Springfield are advised to use certified solar eclipse glasses to protect their eyes during today's partial solar eclipse — the event begins at 11:34 a.m. ET with maximum coverage at 1:46 p.m. ET.

Illinois Realtors partnered with local officials across the state to remove home construction barriers and speed up housing development.

CEO Jeff Baker said permits have declined by 4,500 a year, causing a $225 million economic loss — a trend they plan to reverse with local policy changes.

Former Red Sox pitcher Keith Foulke was fired as manager of the Boston Hunters after three games because of a dispute over his travel schedule + private comments on the team’s talent, and Jemile Weeks was named his replacement at Robin Roberts Stadium.

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.