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Sunday, August 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA said that Labor Day weekend travel will be less expensive with lower airfare, hotel, and rental car prices while gas is down in Illinois. Travelers in Springfield will face busy roads—drivers should pack emergency kits and supplies before leaving home. WYMG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UIS Athletic Department announced Shaina Ford as the new Head Cheer Coach today. Ford served as head coach at Rochester High School and will lead the cheer program to support college athletics — building team spirit and campus pride. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ The Glenwood Titans won a 5-0 game over Collinsville on August 30—early goals gave them a 2-0 lead and three more goals came in the second half—Brody Green preserved the shutout. WNNS
- ➤ Pawnee senior quarterback Caden Ward threw for 247 yards and four touchdowns as the team won 43-8 over Champaign St. Thomas More on August 30 in the 8-man football opener. His strong play boosted the season's start for the team. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ The Glenwood Titans swept the Springfield High Senators 25-21, 25-18 in the Crusader Classic volleyball championship on Saturday in Chatham — the two Central State Eight teams played and Glenwood claimed the title. WNNS
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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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