Good morning, Springfield.

A star-studded cast will perform 'We Interrupt This Program' at Virginia Theatre, showcasing local and guest talent for an exciting live theater experience.

The event is scheduled to take place soon + promises a memorable evening for Springfield audiences.

On Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in Springfield, Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s office celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing three local trailblazers — Dr. Julia Albarracín, Daniel Aguilar, and business owner Yeni Rodriguez — for their community contributions.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will host Abe’s Haunted Hollow on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It is open to all ages and offers games for children 10 and under plus a visit to Mary Lincoln’s séance site at the White House.

Comedian, author, and musician Charlie Berens will launch his 'The Lost & Found Tour' at the UIS Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Feb.

7 — part of an expanded North American tour following his acclaimed Good Old Fashioned Tour.

The Illinois Community College Board will launch its annual Feed the Need food drive to support students facing food insecurity in local community colleges.

Institutions such as Lincoln Land Community College will use the challenge to boost food donations and ease student hardships.

Illinois officials supported Native American communities on Indigenous Peoples’ Day by enacting laws that return remains for proper burial, allow cultural attire at graduations, and add Native history to classroom curriculum — a move celebrated by Gov. Pritzker and tribal leaders statewide.

Eligible SNAP recipients can now use their Link cards at 50 restaurants through the Restaurant Meals Program, which helps over 400,000 households.

IDHS plans to expand the program statewide so that prepared meals are available in every county + restaurants can apply to join.

The Illinois Department of Transportation reminds Springfield drivers to exercise caution during fall deer mating season, as collisions peak between October and December — drivers are advised to slow down, keep an eye out for groups of deer, and avoid swerving into oncoming traffic.

Sullivan announced the North Pointe Homes project will add 37 new rental homes in Springfield.

The development aims to offer affordable housing options and is in its early planning stages.