Good morning! It’s August 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Times of clouds and sun in East Springfield

Today will be intervals of clouds and sunshine. There is a 12% chance of rain. The high will be 80 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Intermittent clouds now, changing to partly sunny at 1 p.m.

Looking ahead: A heat wave from Sunday into Tuesday


Top news from nearby

Residents near city limits are joining the Firewise program to create fire-resilient communities and enhance blaze preparedness.

Near city limits, people live in a new fire norm

Near city limits, people live in a new fire norm

By Ashli Blow

Aug 7, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in East Springfield

Weekly Peace Vigil
Weekly Peace Vigil

In response to the ongoing war in the Middle East and an eye on armed conflict across the globe, we gather at the Peace Pole outside the entrance to W…

At Peace Pole at Bob Keefer Center on August 8
Repeats 2 more times until August 22


Did you know?

Percent of households with married couples in your community is

54%

compared with…

Unknown
47%

Community crime report

  • There was a police chase on August 6 at 11 p.m. near 48th Street and Main Street in Springfield.
     
  • A report of someone driving with a suspended license happened near 589 S 72nd St. in Springfield at 8 p.m. on August 6.
     
  • A trespassing incident happened around 4 p.m. on August 6 near the 1100 block of Laurel Ave.
     
  • A criminal trespass was reported near 6135 E St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 6.
     
  • A child was found at 7 a.m. on August 6 near 4952 Bluebelle Way, Springfield.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 1500 block of Clearwater Ln at 7 p.m. on August 5.
     
  • There was a report of suspicious conditions near Mt Vernon Rd at 9 a.m. on August 4.
     

No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!