Good morning! It’s Oct. 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and pleasant in East Springfield
Today will be partly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 77 with a low of 47. Partly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Warm tomorrow
East Springfield news
Springfield to begin superintendent search again, as ethics commission investigates board
By Lilly St. Angelo
Oct 1, 2026
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Things to do in East Springfield

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 October 3
Repeats 8 more times until October 31

Bingo Monday!
Join us for Bingo Mondays! Start your week off right with a BINGO! Win cash prizes to top off the week ahead!
At Pour House Tavern on October 5
Repeats 3 more times until October 26
Community crime report
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 190 S 68th Pl, Springfield at 11 p.m. on Sept. 30.
- Shots were reported fired near 2300 S 60th St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on Sept. 30.
- Police served a warrant near 5415 Main St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on Sept. 30.
- A disturbance involving screaming happened near the 3500 block of Hayden Bridge Rd at 8 p.m. on Sept. 30.
- A possible drunk driver was reported near Marcola Rd at 6 p.m. on Sept. 30.
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No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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