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In today's newsletter:

• When and how to grab STOMP tickets in Springfield.
• Springfield man changes plea in disturbing death concealment case
• How Springfield plans to become Illinois' friendliest city this October.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Partly sunny and not as hot, temps: high: 88, low: 62.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy; low humidity, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. STOMP Returns to Springfield January 5 (springfieldherald.news) — STOMP is coming back to Springfield for a single performance at the UIS Performing Arts Center on January 5, with tickets available through the UIS Ticket Office and online. Local residents can buy tickets starting September 11, while Broadway subscribers and FRIENDS members get earlier access, making this a high-energy winter entertainment option close to home.
   

2. Springfield man pleads guilty to concealing wife's death, gun charge (wcia.com) — A Springfield man has pleaded guilty to weapons and concealment charges after his wife's remains were found in a trash can last November. Court records show he admitted to being a felon in possession of a weapon, abuse of a corpse and concealment of a death, with sentencing now set in Sangamon County Circuit Court for early November.
   

3. Central Illinois Customer Service Association has a guest speaker coming in October (capitolcitynow.com) — Springfield's Central Illinois Customer Service Association is working to boost customer service standards across local workplaces and will host guest speaker John McHugh on October 8 for a "Purpose and Compassion at Work" event. The volunteer-led group regularly brings national speakers and training opportunities to Springfield, aiming to make the city the friendliest in Illinois for both workers and customers.
   

4. Much work to do on police / community relations, says Springfield Black Lives Matter leader (capitolcitynow.com) — Springfield's Black Lives Matter leader Sunshine Clemons is pressing city officials to fix gaps in the Springfield Police Department's online transparency portal, especially missing race data for traffic stops. She also criticized how the city has handled a resident displaced by a sewer backup, urging council members to show more empathy and accountability toward affected Springfield families.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 5
• Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Mattoon High School
  Springfield High School 2521 Walnut Ave, Mattoon IL 61938
  8:00 am
• Springfield Oyster & Beer Festival →
  Inn At 835 Boutique Hotel, 835 S 2nd St, Springfield
  12:00 pm
• Baseball SRC Tournament at Bureau Valley
  John F Kennedy Elem School Bureau Valley Elementary
  4:30 pm
• Middle School Baseball @ WMS/JMS
  U S Grant Middle School 2351 E Cornell Ave, Springfield, IL 62703, USA
  6:30 pm
• Coed Varsity Cross Country @ Rochester High School
  Springfield High School 1 Rocket Dr, Rochester IL 62563-9281
  8:00 pm
Monday September 7
• No School - Labor Day
  Early Learning Center Springfield, IL 62704
• Girls JV Tennis @ Bloomington High School
  Springfield High School 1202 E Locust St, Bloomington Illinois 61701-3394
  4:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Tennis @ Bloomington High School
  Springfield High School 1202 E Locust St, Bloomington Illinois 61701-3394
  4:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Swimming vs Routt Catholic High School
  Springfield Southeast High Sch 2350 East Ash St, Springfield Illinois 62703
  4:00 pm
• Boys Sophomore Football @ Quincy Notre Dame High School
  Lanphier High School 3322 Maine Street, Quincy Illinois 62301-7299
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Boys Varsity Golf vs Lancers Boys Golf
  Lanphier High School 1 Rocket Dr, Rochester Illinois 62563
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I just today discovered what may be the best thrift store in town.
  The Senior Center on North Walnut has a "gift shop." So many beautiful things—jewelry, handmade gifts, all sorts of lovely decorative items,… (Nextdoor North of Washington Park)
• I've got my parents visiting this weekend for my 25th!
  Does anyone have any recs I can pass along to them on what to do? They're nature lovers that don't drink alcohol and are vegetarian! (Nextdoor White Oaks West)

• MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Forklift Driver Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Springfield. Apply here.
• Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Multi-Location Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

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