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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Sangamon County jury on Thursday found a Springfield man guilty of first-degree murder for the April 2021 shooting death of a woman and of aggravated battery with a firearm for fatally shooting 37-year-old Courtney Smith at a Lincoln Avenue residence—his sentencing will be held on November 18. WMAY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield had 21 consecutive months of job gains as total non-farm jobs increased to 111,600 in July and the local unemployment rate dropped from last year. Growth was seen in sectors like Information, Retail, Health Services, Transportation and Wholesale Trade while declines were reported in Professional-Business Services, Government and others (data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security). WYMG
- ➤ Data from Zumper show that apartment listing prices in Springfield increased by 5% since last July, with the typical rent now at $1,050 from last year's $996, while one-bedroom apartments have stayed at $800 and two-bedroom listings rose 8% from $950. Local apartments are 48% below the state median and 46% below the national median, as statewide rents climbed to $2,037. The State Journal-Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On August 19, Gov. Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education launched One Click College Admit — a program that lets high school seniors and community college students apply to public universities by waiving fees, essays and recommendation letters, with high school seniors beginning enrollment in fall 2026 and community college transfers opting in starting January. The State Journal-Register
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Insurance industry officials testified on Wednesday that rising homeowners' rates in Illinois were caused by inflation and climate change—factors that increased loss amounts from natural disasters and led them to warn that tougher rules might hurt consumers. Gov. Pritzker and lawmakers said the hikes may shift costs from local claims to nonlocal losses—an issue they plan to address in upcoming sessions. 25 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1181 on Thursday—expanding legal protections for media reporting from SLAPP lawsuits after a former official sued the Chicago Sun-Times, a move that shields non-investigative news coverage under the law. WYMG
WELLNESS NEWS
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Springfield Virtual Job Fair
4-6 p.m. — Crowne Plaza Springfield – Convention Ctr by IHG — Free registration — Connect with employers and get AI matched for interviews in a virtual setting.
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Healing Arts Festival
2-10 p.m. — Buzz Bomb Brewing Co — Free entry — Experience a vibrant community gathering featuring live music, healthy food, and local art.
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Illinois Prairie Pastel Society 'Pastel Play' Member Show
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Athens Municipal Library — Free entry — Explore vibrant pastel artworks during this engaging member exhibition.
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Tour de Heartland
8 AM – 1 PM — Historic Marbold Farmstead — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a bike ride fundraiser supporting the Historic Marbold Farmstead Association.
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Illinois Senior Games
9 AM – 6 PM — Iles Park — Registration open — Compete in various sports including pickleball during this exciting senior Olympics event.
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Art Spectacular
10 a.m.–5 p.m. — Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon — Free admission — Celebrate 20 years of art and music at Central Illinois' premier fine art fair featuring local and regional artists.
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