Good morning! It’s September 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and beautiful in East Springfield

Today will be partly to mostly sunny and beautiful. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 79 with a low of 50. Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers Sunday


Top news from nearby

Obie Companies may build new studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments on a city-owned Main Street parking lot.

Developer eyes downtown Springfield for apartment building

Developer eyes downtown Springfield for apartment building

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Sep 18, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

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

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Things to do in East Springfield

Jessie Leigh
Jessie Leigh

🇺🇸🍻End the summer with us! We will have a big concert with Nashville Recording Artist Jessie Leigh and we are honored to have this incredible and tale…

At Sweet Salvage/ The Sweet Market & Food truck Pavilion on September 19

Rainbow Skate Party
Rainbow Skate Party

Skate into a rainbow wonderland! Dress in your brightest colors and enjoy a night of upbeat music, twinkling lights, and magical fun for all ages. Reg…

At Bob Keefer Center on September 20
Repeats once more on September 20

Taco Tuesday Mountain Bike Ride
Taco Tuesday Mountain Bike Ride

We get together to ride Taco Tuesday mountain bikes weekly at Thurston Hills Natural Area. We climb uphill for 30-40 mins and then descend on the desi…

At Thurston Hills Natural Area on September 23
Repeats 4 more times until October 21


Did you know?

Percent of people age 5+ who speak a language other than English in your community is

7.4%

compared with…

Unknown
15%

Community crime report

  • A theft was reported near 727 52nd St., Springfield on September 17 at 4 p.m.
     
  • A report about an unknown motor vehicle incident was made near 28th Street and Marcola Road in Springfield on September 17 at 2 p.m.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 4689 Bluebelle Way in Springfield at 6 a.m. on September 17.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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