Good morning, Springfield.

A Central Illinois group is hosting a 9.11-mile ruck walk to honor first responders + celebrate their service near Springfield, and community members will march to remember their sacrifices.

Volunteers cleaned headstones at Camp Butler National Cemetery during the Carry the Load event on Saturday, Sept.

12 to honor veterans and the 9/11 remembrance. The cemetery will host a burial service for unclaimed veterans on Tuesday, Oct. 7 and invites public participation.

The Bus Stop bar owners are exploring three downtown locations after a water main break on Aug.

27 caused about $120,000 in damage — forcing an early closure. Affected businesses are recovering as reported by Springfield Business Journal executive editor Michelle Ownbey.

A new radio station in Springfield is expected to launch before the end of September and will bring local programming to listeners.

After a water main break flooded five feet of the basement and caused $120,000 in damage on Aug.

27, the owners of The Bus Stop canceled its planned opening at Fifth & Monroe and are now considering three new downtown locations.

Springfield will host fall festivals, including the Edwards Place Fine Art Fair at 700 N.

Fourth St on Sept. 19 & Sept. 20, the Antique & Artisan Market at 1400 North Fifth St on Oct. 3, and pumpkin carving events at Washington Park & Refuge Ranch later in October.

Local mental health advocates say open conversation helps reduce stigma, and Lauren Yoggerst from Memorial Behavioral Health urges residents to call 988 for help this September, the month for Suicide Prevention Awareness.

Readers voted for Springfield's top hair salons in the 2025 Community's Choice Awards, highlighting salons known for friendly service and fresh style that many locals trust.

Riverton Justin Allgaier finished 13th in the NASCAR race at World Wide Technology Raceway Saturday.

His team faced two unscheduled pit stops and a wreck that dropped him from the points lead while Jesse Love took his first win of the season + Sheldon Creed now leads the standings.