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🌱 Council Planning Retreat and 10 more events

And check out Empire Comic Con/Kevin Sorbo VIP on the Springfield Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Springfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Empire Comic Con/Kevin Sorbo VIP
  • Council Planning Retreat at City of Springfield Council Chambers
  • Coffee Chat with Scott Hoffman at Paddles Coffee

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 86, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.

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  • UPDATE: She has been returned home...
    This sweet girl was found off of Ralph Rahn Road. Anyone missing this cutie? (Nextdoor Springfield)
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  • Effingham County family displaced after fire tears through home (wtoc.com)
  • Record gas prices hit drivers over Labor Day weekend with national average at $4.14 per gallon (wtoc.com)

Guyton

  • Albert Breer's Takeaways: Where Every NFL Team Stands Heading Into the 2026 Season (wsav.com)

Ok Springfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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