Good morning, Springfield.

South Side Mission was awarded a $73,000 donation to help fund its community programs and strengthen local support for residents.

CityLink kicked off its 39th annual Stuff-A-Bus food drive today with a goal to collect 15 tons of food donations to help local families.

Animal Protective League is recovering from storm damage by relying on community donations and foster volunteers.

It will host a Chili Supper on Oct. 25 at Columbian Grand Hall, Fall Trivia Night on Nov. 6, and Paws and Claus on Nov. 14 at Scoop du Jour in Chatham.

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is launching workforce initiatives to connect young professionals and students with local employment opportunities—programs include an online career interview database and classroom sessions in high schools.

The efforts will expand over the coming year across Sangamon County.

Central Illinois farmers have harvested 51% of corn and 48% of soybeans as of Oct.

11 - a USDA report shows yields remain promising despite slight declines from last year. Future updates will guide local market pricing as harvest continues.

Intricate Minds opened its second location today to expand harm reduction services in Springfield.

The facility is designed to provide extra support for community members seeking help.

The Sacred Heart-Griffin Cyclones stunned Chatham Glenwood with a 48-0 win (Oct.

16) at Ken Leonard Field, earning a first-round playoff bye as they build momentum for the IHSA Class 4A tournament.

Lincoln overcame a scoreless tie at halftime with Southeast by scoring 28 second-half points, including two defensive scores, to claim a playoff berth while Southeast ends the season 2-7; the Railers now await the Saturday night playoff bracket reveal.

Williamsville's football team won 14-7 against Maroa-Forsyth on Friday, Oct.

16 at Paul Jenkins Field and grabbed three fourth-quarter takeaways to share the Sangamo title.

U-High junior Andrew Aldeman scored 31 points in his second straight Central State Eight race Friday night — powering the Pioneers to clinch the team title at their home course as Lincoln’s Preston Short finished second for the Railsplitters.