Good morning, Springfield.

Women’s Walk Across America reached Springfield on Aug.

26 after more than 2,500 relay miles with over 120 participants led by founder Emily Waugh. Organizers said the event promotes local community unity.

A 24-inch water line burst late Aug.

27 flooded Monroe Street in downtown Springfield, forcing street closures and impacting several businesses (including Dumb Records, Gallina's Pizza and The Bus Stop bar) as crews worked through the night to repair damage.

Springfield's first LEGO Brick Convention will take place at the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Oct.

10-11 with LEGO-themed exhibits, live building demos, interactive activities, and meet-and-greets with professional artists while a portion of ticket proceeds helps Build Smiles Foundation.

SMTD launched a redesigned website Tuesday, Aug.

25 that offers route updates, interactive maps, and a Report a Bus Stop tool—giving riders a direct way to report damage. The update will simplify transit operations in Springfield.

A new state law will let pharmacies electronically transfer more prescriptions — easing medication pickup for patients.

The bill passed unanimously and will take effect Jan. 1.

Illinois will receive up to $768M from a $17.1B settlement with Meta after a three-year legal battle over teen social media addiction; the funds will support youth mental health programs and online safety training while Meta must tighten age checks and daily time limits (including improved safeguards) in Illinois.

A new law effective today allows rideshare drivers to bargain collectively in Springfield.

Local officials say the measure will give drivers a stronger voice in negotiating pay and work conditions (more details will follow).

City, Water Light and Power are fixing a 24-inch transmission water break near 4th and Capitol Street that is lowering water pressure while crews handle a power outage affecting 68 customers in the Koke Mill area by closing valves to restore service.

Baxter recalled injectable products due to contamination with stainless steel or fiberglass particles — the recall includes a 0.9% sodium chloride injection sent to Illinois providers that may be in home care settings.

The FDA warned that using these drugs might cause blood clots or organ damage and advised returning them.

Two major sports events are sharing a Ward 4 block today as the women's pro baseball game starts at 6:30 p.m. at Robin Roberts Stadium and Lanphier football kicks off at 7 p.m.—officials are coordinating parking and transit to manage the expected crowds.