Good morning, Springfield.

Hundreds gathered at Second Street and Capitol Avenue Saturday for the 'No Kings' rally, where local activists delivered a nonpartisan message and noted voter suppression ahead of early voting.

Reworked singalongs turned familiar tunes into rally anthems for Tuesday, Nov. 3 elections.

Trick-or-treat events are set in Springfield plus nearby communities from Oct.

24 to Oct. 31, offering safe, family-friendly activities at schools, churches and local businesses. Organizers plan varied start times, with a police-hosted event and candy giveaways featured throughout the week.

John LaTessa, WTAX’s long-time content and technical director for over 25 years, died Friday in his downtown apartment.

WTAX staff temporarily assumed his duties as funeral services have not been announced — his work kept the station on air for decades.

Baldovin Development Group is hosting Blocktober Fest on Adams St. on Oct.

24 from 11 am to 9 pm. The festival will bring community celebration and local fun.

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway named finalists for its 2026 Centennial Awards to honor local preservation, tourism and community efforts.

Award winners will be recognized at a members-only gala at Ace Sign Company Museum & a public celebration at Motorheads on Nov. 10 & 11.

Miller Park hosts community sessions on conservation efforts and animal care every first and third weekend of the month.

The sessions include information on Monarch Butterflies (vital for local ecosystems) and other zoo-supported wildlife.

Multiple road closures begin in Springfield as water main relocation shuts westbound lanes on North Grand Avenue between 15th and 19th today, and railroad track repairs close 11th Street between Hazel Dell Road and Ernest Hemingway Drive plus Laurel Street through Friday, with South Grand Avenue to close next week.

Officials renamed the St. Joseph overpass in honor of fallen trooper Corey S.

Thompson in a ceremony last night, and plans to install a permanent memorial marker are underway & community leaders pledge to preserve his legacy.

Springfield hospitals and HSHS invite residents to complete the required Community Health Needs Assessment survey (open to those in Sangamon and Menard Counties) to share input on mental health, substance use, and other local priorities.

Four cousins join the Bulldog football team at St. Teresa — continuing a family tradition in local sports that spans generations.

High school football playoff brackets in Springfield show Riverton (4-5) earning its first berth since 2009.

Riverton will face Carlinville at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, while several other teams have opening round games on Friday and Saturday.

The State Journal-Register announced the all-area golfer teams for the 2026 high school season today, naming Lucas Boualavong (Large School Boys Golfer of the Year) after top finishes at sectional and regional meets with teams listed alphabetically.