Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
Good morning, Springfield.
🏘️ Community
Central Illinois Foodbank received over 34,000 pounds of donated food on Aug.
26 to support local residents across its 21-county service area (this boost helps maintain extra meal options).
Springfield will host the Brick Convention on Oct.
10–11 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The event features professional LEGO artists, live builds, and meet-and-greets (a portion of proceeds will benefit Build Smiles Foundation).
💼 Business
Hickory River Smokehouse announced the closure of its North Dirksen Parkway location after serving Springfield for 20 years.
The restaurant is now looking for a new Capitol City spot while urging customers to use Springfield gift cards at its Champaign, Urbana, and Peoria locations.
🎓 Education
Blackburn College in Springfield reported record enrollments, showing growing demand for local education.
The college is preparing to expand campus support for the new cohort of students this fall.
🏥 Health
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the first West Nile Virus case in Piatt County today and has noted three additional probable cases in northern counties.
Residents are advised to protect themselves from mosquito bites by using repellents (and reducing standing water).
🏈 Sports
Rocky Henley manages the New York Heights in Springfield and turns the game into a family affair with her son Jackson serving as first-base coach.
The Heights are 5-5 and face Los Angeles today as Henley praises local support and looks forward to more female coaches soon.
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