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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. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want stronger nonprofit leadership? See details on Springfield's free board chair training
  • What Erin Conley's decision means for Springfield's Ward 8 representation
  • How a Springfield freshman's pneumonia-detecting AI gained national recognition

Also on today's calendar: Triad at Sacred Heart-Griffin and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Hot, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 91, low: 67.
  • Wednesday: Humid with rain, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Junior League's Kenzie Anderson and Leadership 411's Bev Neisler host Free Nonprofit Leadership Training (nprillinois.org) — Springfield nonprofit board leaders can sign up now for a free Board Chair Master Class on October 22 at Innovate Springfield, focused on governance, leadership, and effective partnerships with executive directors. Led by longtime local consultant Bev Neisler and supported by the Junior League of Springfield, the session targets current and incoming board chairs seeking practical tools to strengthen their organizations.
   

• Springfield Ward 8 Alderwoman Erin Conley won't seek reelection (wandtv.com) — Springfield residents in Ward 8 will see a new name on the ballot next cycle, as Alderwoman Erin Conley says she won't seek a third term, citing personal demands and a full workload. She plans to keep serving through 2027 and urges neighbors to continue reaching out with concerns through the upcoming spring election period.
   

• Springfield freshman named top 300 junior innovator (capitolcitynow.com) — A Springfield High School freshman has earned national recognition as one of the top 300 junior innovators for a machine learning project that detects pneumonia from chest X-rays. The student's work, started in middle school, now aims to expand into an app and broader disease detection, showcasing cutting-edge science talent growing right here in Springfield.
   

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  • Hello neighbors, my husband rescued a dog from traffic and now we need to know if you're missing your dog.
    Send a text to describe the dog for the return. Thank you (Nextdoor Westchester)
  • Had some great fish today at M J's.
    on Enos. Looks like their new place might be ready around November l. but anyway fish was great. my sister had ribs. they also had cornbread… (Nextdoor Central West Wood)
  • Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek posted a job opening for Cook I (AM, Part Time)- President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, a DoubleTree Hotel in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rochester

  • Penalties doom Raiders in loss to Glenwood (whig.com)
  • Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson 'heartbroken' over fatal stabbing of 7-year-old girl 'walking down the street with her family' — 'Horrifying tragedy' (newsbreak.com)

Riverton

  • North Mac freshman generates loud buzz in high school golf state debut (sj-r.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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