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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lexi is a calm—yet playful—1-year-old pit mix who is the Animal Protective League Dog of the Week in Springfield. She can be seen at the shelter at 1001 Taintor Road which is open daily from noon to 5 p.m. WYMG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Beginning October 7, American Airlines will reinstate an early morning departure from SPI using a new 65-seat Embraer 170 jet (a 30% capacity boost from the previous aircraft) to give Springfield-area travelers easier access to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The enhanced schedule will allow connecting flights to over 150 domestic and international destinations. WYMG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UIS will host free Friday Night Star Parties from Sept. 5 to Oct. 24 at its observatory on the roof of Brookens Library where people will view Saturn, the moon, the Ring Nebula and star clusters like M13 and M15. Special events include 'Charlie's Night' on Sept. 5, a moon event on Oct. 3 and guided tours during Homecoming on Oct. 17—hosted by astronomy professor John Martin. The State Journal-Register
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than one third of state lawmakers earned 100 percent on the IL Environmental Council scorecard, with 39 representatives and 25 senators receiving perfect marks on 16 environmental bills. The council noted a strong record of green votes—using measures like phasing out PFAS products and foam foodware—to track legislators' lifetime environmental scores. WYMG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission is asking residents to fill out a traffic safety survey covering sidewalks, pedestrian signals, ADA compliance and driver violations to help make road improvements. The plan—funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation—will use survey answers and emergency call data to shape a comprehensive safety action plan. ABC 20
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Aretha is a 2-year-old tabby—she relaxes on soft blankets and enjoys watching people in her quiet way. The Animal Protective League at 1001 Taintor Road in Springfield welcomes visitors to meet her daily from noon to 5 p.m. Capitol City Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Prairie Stars begin their fall season with a busy week of contests starting today with men’s golf at Arch Cup under new head coach Josh Edison—later, they will face Alabama-Huntsville in men’s soccer and tackle volleyball, cross country, and women’s soccer match-ups on the road and at home through Sept. 7. University of Illinois Springfield
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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