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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Staab Family is hosting its 12th annual Ride in Honor motorcycle ride on October 12 to honor veterans by visiting local memorials. Registration starts at 12:00 p.m. at Staab Funeral Home and the ride, led by Lincoln Land A.B.A.T.E.—fees of $15 per rider and $5 per co-rider will support a transitional housing program for veterans. ABC 20
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officer Matthew Torres was honored with the Life Saving Award — one of the department's highest honors — after he quickly applied a tourniquet to save Willie D. Crawford when his vehicle hit railroad tracks on July 2 near South Wirt Avenue and East Stuart Street in Springfield. The State Journal-Register
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The 'Makers on the Move' bus tour stopped at Capital Area Career Center and Ace Sign Company on Monday in Springfield—its bus wrap was designed by a student. The tour, led by the Illinois Manufacturers Association and Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, visited local schools, factories and colleges to showcase high-tech and sustainable manufacturing. WMAY
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ According to AAA data compiled by CheapInsurance.com, as of October 6 Springfield’s regular gas was $3.22 and diesel was $3.61, with regular gas $0.03 lower than last week and $0.08 lower than last year—below the Illinois average of $3.30. WYMG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ District 186 presented survey results from over 1500 community members that urged hiring a fiscally responsible superintendent to support teachers and manage school safety as current superintendent Jennifer Gill will leave at the end of the school year. The Illinois Association of School Boards will host 18 focus group sessions on October 22 and 23 (coordinated with the district) and officials project the new superintendent will be in place by January 2026. ABC 20
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pet owners are advised to gradually introduce costumes with treats to help pets adjust and to secure glow sticks and candy since these can be hazardous to animals. They should also keep their pets in a quiet room away from the door to lessen anxiety during Halloween trick-or-treating. Capitol City Now
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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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