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In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking about UIS? See what's planned for October's big open house.
  • See which Springfield properties just got major remodel and roofing permits.
  • How a $17M upgrade will change Springfield's public health building

Also on today's calendar: Amigo the Devil and 9 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 54.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. University of Illinois Springfield to host October open house (newschannel20.com) — Springfield students and families can explore the University of Illinois Springfield at an October 12 open house featuring campus tours, academic fairs, and financial aid sessions. You'll also learn how the UIS Prairie Promise can fully cover tuition and mandatory fees for eligible Illinois residents, plus get one-on-one answers from current students, faculty, and staff.
   

2. Building permits – Sept. 14 to Sept. 20 (springfieldbusinessjournal.com) — Recent building permits in Springfield show millions of dollars in commercial remodels and roofing work across key corridors like MacArthur, Veterans Parkway, and Toronto Road. From apartment complexes to churches and medical offices, these projects signal ongoing investment in local properties and potential construction activity residents may notice in their neighborhoods.
   

3. Construction begins on Sangamon County Public Health building (wandtv.com) — Construction has begun on a major expansion of the Sangamon County Public Health building in Springfield, adding space for public health services plus offices for veterans, workforce, and employment programs. Residents on the city's east side can expect a more welcoming, better-designed facility by early 2028, with larger consultation rooms and clearer layouts aimed at improving everyday visits and services.
   

4. 2026 Women's Pro Baseball League champs crowned in Springfield (wcia.com) — Springfield just hosted a historic moment for women's professional baseball, as the Los Angeles Queens shut out the San Francisco Firebells 2–0 at Robin Roberts Stadium to win the inaugural WPBL championship. League leaders praised Springfield for helping put women's pro baseball back on the map, adding a new claim to the city's sports legacy.
   

5. Sangamon County Mental Health Board selects first executive director (wandtv.com) — Sangamon County has named Springfield native Tatyana Gardner as the first executive director of the Sangamon County Mental Health Board, a move that will shape local behavioral health services. Gardner, who leads health initiatives at the Springfield Urban League, will guide investments in substance abuse prevention, behavioral health, and maternal and child health when she starts October 12.
   

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