Springfield
Sunrise
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local viewers lost access to their ABC station on YouTube TV when Disney and YouTube TV could not reach a renewal deal— the station said it is not involved in the contract talks and advised using a digital antenna or other TV providers to watch ABC. ABC 20
- ➤ A new market in downtown Springfield now offers fresh farm food from across Illinois every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on East Adams Street—its first opening surprised many and a 20-year lease supports plans for future expansion. ABC 20
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local groups celebrated National Bison Day on November 1—events included family activities and educational displays; the update also shared other local happenings to keep residents informed. The news brief provided a quick look at the day's community highlights. 25 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Stacker compiled a list of the highest scoring NBA players born in Illinois using data from Basketball-Reference as of October 29th—this ranking shows career points, minutes and averages for players with over 500 points and highlights local star Andre Iguodala from Springfield along with other players from Chicago, Batavia and more. WYMG
- ➤ UIS Athletics hired Peter Young as Associate Athletics Director for Compliance Services — a Springfield native with Division II experience — and he will lead efforts to follow NCAA rules and support student athletes. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ After first-round games ended on Friday and Saturday, the Illinois High School Association set the matchups for Round 2 of the state football playoffs — the games will take place on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 as teams prepare for the next rounds. The updated brackets include several classes with teams advancing based on recent wins. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ Yesterday, #17 Illinois State combined for over 400 yards on offense—defeating Northern Iowa 31-16 in a key game. 25 News
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Flight Instructor Refresher Course
10:00 AM – 7:30 PM — Northfield Inn Suites and Conference Center — $65 — Enhance your aviation skills with this comprehensive refresher course for flight instructors.
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Ansar Shrine Circus
7-8:30 p.m. — Bank of Springfield Center — Tickets required — Prepare to be amazed by death-defying acrobats, amazing animal performances, and hilarious clowns.
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Springfield Marathon, Harvest Wind Half Marathon & 10K
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Danenberger Family Vineyards — Check website for registration — Experience a thrilling day of running with a Boston Marathon qualifying course amidst beautiful vineyards.
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Firefighters' Lake Club Trivia Night
7-10 p.m. — Firefighters Lake Club — $10 entry — Challenge your knowledge with general trivia and compete for cash prizes.
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Live Music at BuzzBomb with Ryne Thorson
8-9 p.m. — Buzz Bomb Brewing Co — Cost info not provided — Enjoy live music performances while savoring craft brews.
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Zoo Lights at Henson Robinson Zoo
5-9 p.m. — Henson Robinson Zoo — Entry Fee Applicable — Experience a magical stroll through thousands of lights and delightful holiday treats.
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Elmo and Friends Say Hello
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Bank of Springfield Center — Family-friendly event — Sing, dance, and play alongside Elmo and friends in a fun celebration on Sesame Street.
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