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Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Advocates gathered at Lincoln Library in Springfield to push for better housing help for low-income seniors—18.5% of Illinois homeowners—and said many face issues like no running water and sewage problems while urging lawmakers to add funds for home repairs and worker training. ABC 20
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The UIS Visual Arts Gallery will host Aaron Hughes’ exhibit 'A Radical Turn' from Oct. 13 to Nov. 20 that shows his anti-war art and archival materials. Hughes will speak on Oct. 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. in Brookens Auditorium — the gallery will hold a free reception from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The State Journal-Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State Senator Doris Turner secured over $227,000 in state funding to support four literacy programs serving Springfield and Decatur. The funds are part of a $28 million package for library upgrades—improving online catalogs, operations, and lending—to benefit Baby TALK Inc., Richland Community College, Fishes & Loaves Outreach Ministries, and Lincoln Land Community College. The Sangamon Reporter
- ➤ UIS Chancellor Janet L. Gooch was appointed to a four-year term on the NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact — a new body that merges past committees — which will advise on fair sports policies and inclusion for student-athletes starting this fall. The Sangamon Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Oct.2, the U.S. Department of Energy terminated 321 financial awards, cancelling nearly $752 million in funding for Illinois energy projects—an agency review found the projects did not meet energy or economic goals. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ Illinois law requires drivers to use the right lane except when passing—such as on three-lane divided roads, one-way streets or when an obstruction forces a lane change—and drivers who cruise in the left lane risk a ticket. The State Journal-Register
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After six weeks of high school football, 10 local teams are in playoff contention as key players have emerged. The State Journal-Register has opened a vote for the best player—voting ends Friday, Oct. 10 at noon—and names like Brody Scheffler are in the running. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ Junior hitter Mackenzie Mehochko helped Nokomis win back-to-back MSM Conference volleyball titles & the team now holds a perfect 23-0 record. The State Journal-Register
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Carve for the Carillon
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon — Free admission — Celebrate fall by carving pumpkins in a community tradition with laughter and creativity.
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2025 GSDCA National Specialty Show
Event duration: Oct 17-25 — Illinois State Fairground — Entry fees vary — Celebrate the love of German Shepherds with competitions and exhibitions.
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