Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Springfield.
💼 Business
Side Chick Salad Co. will launch its gallery space at Wild Rose Artisan Gallery next month in downtown.
The new eatery will offer fresh salad options for Springfield residents.
🎭 Culture
A UIS team is preparing a permanent exhibit on the 1908 race riot to be housed in the new Transportation HUB.
The Legacy of Resilience Project will use research by UIS faculty & students to highlight the voices and achievements of Springfield’s Black community.
🎓 Education
Lutheran High School will break ground on a new campus after receiving a $6 million donation from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chatham.
The school will build on 24 acres (2125 Woodside Road) and begin bidding for construction in February.
🏥 Health
Memorial Behavioral Health's Manager Jonathan Ponser told WTAX Morning Newswatch that back-to-school stress may cause mental health problems for children and teens.
He advises parents to develop better sleep routines and practice school-related tasks (such as using combination locks) ahead of school to help ease anxiety.
Jonathan Ponser at Memorial Behavioral Health says back-to-school stress may worsen mental health in kids.
He advises parents to establish a good sleep routine & practice essential school skills at home so children adjust better.
🏈 Sports
The State Journal-Register is hosting its athlete of the week vote for Aug.
24-29, sponsored by Heartland Credit Union, and the poll will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4. Voters can submit nominations via [email protected], and Hillsboro's Elijah Patton won last week.
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