Good morning, Springfield.

This weekend, Springfield offers events including a bluegrass festival at Lincoln's New Salem, a military vehicle show at the State Museum, and an art spectacular at Washington Park.

Family fun includes Downtown Family Funfest, the Route 66 Monarch Butterfly Festival, and Babyface at the Urban League celebration (plus events).

Dana-Thomas House is set to host a LEGO competition in Springfield.

Check local updates for event timing + registration details.

Jerry Seinfeld will perform his newest stand-up routine at the Sangamon Auditorium stage on Dec.

19 in Springfield. Tickets will be available starting Sept. 18 and Friends of UIS Performing Arts Center pre-sale begins Sept. 16.

After Labor Day, corn and soybean harvests began quickly across central Illinois as hot, dry weather lowered corn moisture levels; at Legacy Co-op in Dalton City, Kevin Walker reported dumping 100,000 bushels of corn in one day + farmers see strong initial yields.

Illinois becomes the first Midwestern state to allow medical aid in dying today as its End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act permits terminally ill adults to request lethal medication with two doctors' verification; one Springfield hospital in the Hospital Sisters Health System will not participate.

IDPH released fall vaccine guidance today in Springfield, recommending flu vaccines for everyone 6 months & older, RSV shots for select groups, and COVID-19 vaccines offered at more locations to increase access.

Residents can review local public health resources for details on vaccine availability.

The Pleasant Plains Cardinals beat the Athens Warriors 24-21 on Friday, Sept.

11 using a 6-yard touchdown from Crayson Dodd and a key defensive turnover — both teams now sit 2-2 as the Cardinals prepare to travel to Auburn next week.

Local high school football Week 4 games are underway today — Sacred Heart-Griffin at Springfield High at 7 p.m. is one contest among multiple matchups scheduled throughout Saturday.

Check live online updates to follow scores and top players.