Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of September.
Good morning, Springfield.
🚧 Accidents
A water main break is occurring on Cook Street in Springfield today.
💼 Business
Layered Midwest 3D Design Studio, a family-run business in Arcola that began with a Christmas gift, prints custom assistive devices and prototypes for local families and businesses and will have a table at the Broomcorn Festival this weekend (Friday through Sunday).
📰 Economy
Farmers in central Illinois began the corn and soybean harvest the day after Labor Day as hot, dry weather created ideal conditions, with loads of up to 100,000 bushels reported in Dalton City & early yields around 210-220 bushels per acre observed; soybean crops remain behind corn in maturity.
🏥 Health
OSF Dental Clinic will expand its children dental services with a $2 million federal investment to improve care for local kids in Springfield.
The program will roll out in the coming months, offering enhanced treatment options.
Springfield launched the Beacon Project to improve responses for mental health and substance use emergencies — the program will soon help residents access quicker care.
📰 Lifestyle
Mermet Springs Inc. in Belknap is a top scuba dive destination that draws hundreds of enthusiasts nearly every day.
Founded by Glen Faith in the mid-'90s, the former quarry now offers lessons, dive training and group trips (with full service equipment repair and rentals) for divers of all ages.
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