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Sunday, September 7th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A recent update highlights the Marigold Festival along with other community events to help Springfield residents plan their weekend activities—details include times and locations for each event. 25 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Care Closet began at Fair View Elementary three years ago—expanding to support District 186 schools with essential items like shoes, backpacks and hygiene products. The initiative is funded by Horace Mann and community partners—improving student behavior and reducing bullying. ABC 20
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UIS volleyball team lost its season opener Friday at TRAC to Central Missouri in three sets—25–16, 25–18, and 25–14—with head coach Laura Ulrich praising the team’s resilience before a supportive crowd; the invitational concluded Saturday with matches against Kentucky Wesleyan and Roosevelt. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ The Springfield women's soccer team tied 0-0 against Kentucky Wesleyan on Friday at Panther Field in Owensboro as they outshot the opponent 14-7 and led 4-3 in corner kicks; Head Coach Scott Myers said the team will build on their performance as they face West Alabama today at noon. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ Eleven athletes from football, volleyball, and soccer are competing for the State Journal-Register's athlete of the week award—local fans can vote by noon Friday. The State Journal-Register
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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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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.
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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.
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Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show
10 AM – 6 PM — Illinois State Fair Campground — Free Parking — Explore a dazzling array of gems, minerals, and fossils with activities for all ages.
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