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Good morning! It’s May 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Rain and drizzle this morning in East Springfield
Today will be mostly cloudy and cooler; rain and drizzle this morning followed by a shower in spots this afternoon. There is a 71% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 44. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 7 a.m.
East Springfield news
Filing period opens June 3 for candidates in Springfield City Council Ward 4 election
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
May 29, 2026
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Things to do in East Springfield
Rescue Dog Yoga
Come join us on Saturday, 5/30 for a fun and relaxing yoga session with adoptable rescue dogs at The Laundromutt Event Center in Springfield Join us f…
At The Laundromutt (Springfield event center) on May 30
Karaoke
Saturday ALL STAR Karaoke, let KJ Shelby B make you feel like a star and showcase your voice and moves! Karaoke will promptly start at 9 pm.
At Pour House Tavern on May 30
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Community crime report
- A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 2932 W St., Springfield at 6 a.m. on May 28.
- A theft was reported near 2525 Olympic St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on May 28.
- A disturbance involving a dispute happened near the 5000 block of Jasper Rd at midnight on May 28.
- A dispute was reported near 2736 Pierce Pkwy, Springfield at 11 a.m. on May 28.
- A license plate was stolen near the 88700 block of Easy Ln at 3 p.m. on May 28.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Construction is happening on 36th Street between Main Street and Commercial Avenue as part of the GO Bond Street Repair Project. Work started the week of April 27 and is expected to finish by September 30. Local residents can still get to their homes, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, and some areas will have no parking. Drivers may notice changes to normal routes, construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.
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