Good morning, Springfield.

Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church youth spent Wednesday evening making 45 ribbon keychains to support families affected by an ATV accident that killed a 10-year-old boy and left another in critical condition, with keychains sold at $10 each to help with expenses.

Local resident Jack Myer will turn 104 on Thanksgiving.

He stays active by working out, playing bingo, and visiting his favorite breakfast spot while also sharing ideas at resident council meetings.

The Red Lobster on Dirksen Parkway closed after more than 50 years in business, ending a longstanding dining spot for the community.

No plans for a new tenant have been announced.

Land of Lincoln Credit Union completed its acquisition of Williamsville State Bank & Trust and added branches in Sherman and Williamsville to expand its footprint in the greater Springfield area.

The move is part of a strategic growth plan to better serve its members.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield received a letter dated April 17, 1868, in which Mary Todd Lincoln apologized for sending her son Tad to school without studying geography (the document was donated earlier this year) and now offers a glimpse into her family’s past.

UIS athletic training students supported WPBL players at Robin Roberts Stadium on Wednesday, Aug.

19, offering a teaching moment as they addressed a staffing challenge before high school football began + their work provided rare firsthand exposure to professional sports.

Shoppers are warned to keep personal and financial information secure this holiday season by verifying websites and avoiding suspicious links, according to financial experts advising residents to use secure banking apps and only carry necessary cards when shopping in local stores—guidance meant to help avoid scams.

Springfield and Jacksonville restaurants join the Illinois Pork Tenderloin Crawl, a food challenge running (Sept.

1 to Nov. 30) that awards prizes for visiting eight of 11 stops. Participants may use a printed or digital passport to verify meals and enter to win a T-shirt or $50 gift card.