Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
Good morning, Springfield.
🏘️ Community
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard hosted its Grape Harvest Festival on Aug.
31, where local families enjoyed grape stomping and live music—marking a joyful day of harvest celebrations. Food, drinks, and hands-on activities made the event a memorable community gathering.
🎭 Culture
On August 31 at 6:25 p.m., service dogs in training visited the Wheel O’ Time Museum — part of their program to learn how to assist people.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has uploaded a new digital image showing John Wilkes Booth—paired with a demon—created using a 19th-century double-exposure method to cast Booth as a villain.
The image is part of its Picturing Lincoln series to share key historical artifacts with the public.
🌲 Environment
Jim Edgar Panther Creek is a 16,550-acre park in Cass County that was restored from an old coal mine and now offers hiking, fishing, camping, and hunting.
The park, located 30 miles northwest of Springfield—attracts families and outdoors enthusiasts with its mix of prairies, forests, and lakes.
🏈 Sports
The State Journal-Register has relaunched its athlete of the week poll and asks Springfield readers to vote by noon on Friday—twelve nominees are in the running.
🎉 Springfield Events
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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.
Tour de Heartland
8 AM – 1 PM — Historic Marbold Farmstead — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a bike ride fundraiser supporting the Historic Marbold Farmstead Association.
Illinois Senior Games
9 AM – 6 PM — Iles Park — Registration open — Compete in various sports including pickleball during this exciting senior Olympics event.
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.
Book Discussion: Thinking Fast and Slow
10 AM – 12 PM — Lincoln Library — Free entry — Engage in a thought-provoking discussion on behavioral finance inspired by Daniel Kahneman's insights.
Pumpkin Spice Gnome Paint Night with Ashley Blake
1-3 p.m. — Harvest Market — Cost includes materials — Paint a cozy Pumpkin Spice Gnome and enjoy fall vibes with fellow art lovers.
🏠 Springfield Real Estate
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