Good morning! It’s June 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and warmer in East Springfield

Today will be mostly sunny and warmer. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 84 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Becoming warmer, then noticeably cooler again Wednesday


East Springfield news

Eugene Gleemen marked 100 years with a McArthur Court concert. Springfield Farmers Market opens June 7 at City Hall. Springfield Drifters’ first home game is June 2; kids under 12 enter free except on fireworks nights.

Men young and old find camaraderie in Eugene Gleemen singing group

Men young and old find camaraderie in Eugene Gleemen singing group

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Jun 1, 2026

Springfield Farmers Market starts June 7

Springfield Farmers Market starts June 7

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Jun 1, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Community crime report

  • A missing person was reported near 6759 Ivy St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on May 31.
     
  • A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 355 37th St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on May 29.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 5980 E St., Springfield at 11 p.m. on May 30.
     
  • A DUII (driving under the influence) incident was reported near the 2700 block of D St. in Springfield at 2 a.m. on May 30.
     
  • A report of driving under the influence was made near 30th St. and Main St. in Springfield at 10 p.m. on May 29.
     

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 their usual routes, construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.