Good morning, Springfield.

Amy Beadle is leaving Visit Springfield after eight years on Wednesday.

She highlighted a busy September including the Springfield Mile on Labor Day weekend, the FEZtival at the fairgrounds, Bacon and Blues at The Railyard, and the 25th Mother Road Festival.

Green Family dealerships are reportedly being sold, and Kunes Country is one potential buyer.

More details will come early October and current staff are expected to stay on.

A $6 million donation from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chatham is sparking plans for a new high school in Springfield — the project is slated to begin soon.

City Water, Light & Power crews are fixing a water main that broke 12 feet long near 5th and Monroe and flooded Monroe between 4th and 5th; over 250 electric customers lost power during Thursday's incident and crews are now replacing 20 feet of pipe.

David Butt, a committed blood donor, will join the National Blood Donor Hall of Fame later this year for his life-saving donations in central Illinois.

He encourages local families and students to participate in the Big Ten Blood Donation Challenge.

Glenwood’s volleyball team beat Triad and Springfield High in straight sets on Friday night at Glenwood High School for the 2026 Crusader Classic—marking a milestone night for senior setter Wiezorek.

The PORTA Bluejays improved to 2-0 with an 18-16 win on the road against Olympia on August 28.

The team will host Williamsville in Week Three while Olympia faces Riverton.