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Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hannah Knight, a Springfield foster parent, overcame her fears with help from local nonprofit James Project which provided essential support starting during COVID; she now offers a safe home for foster children and inspires others to consider fostering. Capitol City Now
- ➤ Springfield resident Hannah Knight began fostering during COVID-19 and now works with the local nonprofit James Project — which offers essential support at all hours—to provide a safe home for children in need. She encourages other caring adults to consider opening their homes. WYMG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ WTVP met its fundraising goals on Jan. 3 after federal funding was withdrawn, easing previous financial uncertainty. The station now plans to use the funds to continue its local services. 25 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The State Journal-Register has announced eight nominees for athlete of the week covering Dec. 29-Jan. 3 — local fans are invited to vote every 12 hours until noon on Friday to decide the winner. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ Illinois Springfield men's basketball defeated Indianapolis 91-74 on Friday night at The Recreation and Athletic Center to remain unbeaten in GLVC play at 5-0. The win marked a historic start for the Prairie Stars and the team will travel to play Quincy next Thursday. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ Illinois Springfield women's basketball defeated Indianapolis 60 to 50 after a 24 to 5 surge in the third quarter that secured a conference win after the holiday break; Kennedy Osterman led with 19 points. The team will travel to Quincy on Thursday for their next game. University of Illinois Springfield
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Kindergarten Open House at Our Savior's Lutheran School
6-7 p.m. — Our Savior's Lutheran School — Free entry — Discover how your child will thrive in a faith-centered educational community.
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Kids Perler Bead Fun!
3-4 p.m. — Lincoln Library — Free event — Create your own fuse bead design or follow a template at this fun craft program for children and tweens.
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Arctic Lego Build & Play
2-3 p.m. — Lincoln Library — Free entry — Create adorable arctic animals or imaginative creatures with Lego kits in a fun-filled afternoon.
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PMP Exam Preparation Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Illinois State Fairground — Contact for pricing — Enhance your project management skills through a comprehensive 4-day workshop with certification guarantee.
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