Springfield
Sunrise
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologist Nick Patrick, a Taylorville native and EIU graduate, joins WAND as the new morning meteorologist for WAND News Wake Up (5 a.m. to 7 a.m.) and will appear on streaming segments like Sunrise and Sips, with weather forecasts heard daily on WTAX. WYMG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport has applied for a pilot program to test hybrid planes powered by its solar farm (a key advantage) and may offer multiple daily flights from Springfield to Chicago. Engineers expect the program to become a reality by the end of the decade. WYMG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mia Dawson and Brenda Major share hope with the new Adventures of Neo release available today. Inspired by Dawson’s son’s autism journey, the series offers joyful, faith-filled stories and puzzles while 16-year-old Neo reads to local students at I-55 Stables — continuing his spotlight journey. Capitol City Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield School District 186 Board of Education approved its e-learning program renewal to let students attend remote classes when weather makes travel unsafe, and the program is extended for three years (through the 2027–2028 school year). WAND-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Public Health advises residents to get flu shots + follow preventative measures such as washing hands and covering coughs as influenza rates reach very high levels. The agency is also tracking moderate COVID-19 cases to help protect local families. WYMG
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Public Health urges residents to get flu shots and follow safety measures as influenza rates spike to severe levels (with COVID-19 cases remaining moderate) and a pediatric flu death reported this season. Capitol City Now
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Public Health urged residents to get flu shots and follow simple prevention steps as flu activity reaches very high levels while COVID-19 remains moderate. The state reported its first child influenza death, with flu and COVID vaccination rates at 22% and 7% respectively. 25 News
- ➤ Flu cases remain very high in Illinois as the new subclade K strain leads to rising hospital admissions. Health officials remind residents six months & older to get vaccinated to prevent severe illness. The State Journal-Register
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cardinal Caravan will visit UIS on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 1:15 p.m. during a doubleheader game against Southwest Baptist — part of a four-day tour — offering affordable tickets, autographs for children under 15 and ticket vouchers for fans 16 and older. WYMG
- ➤ The doubleheader begins with the women's team at 1:15 p.m. and the men's team at 2:30 p.m. Tickets cost 10 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for children; fans younger than 15 get autographs and those 16 or older receive vouchers for two game tickets. Capitol City Now
- ➤ Kane Baskett scored his hat trick in the first period & Kaesen Graff added a goal in the third to give the Cyclones an 11-2 win over the Suburban North Stars in Monday night's high school hockey game, helping Sacred Heart Griffin stay in second place. WNNS
- ➤ Springfield will host the 2028 World Horseshoe Pitching Championships from July 17 to 29 at the new SCHEELS Sports Park air-dome. More than 1,000 competitors from several countries will compete, and leaders expect about $2.8 million in economic benefits along with celebrations for the 100-year anniversary of the Horseshoe sandwich. The Sangamon Reporter
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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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Bath Bombs and Body Scrub Workshop
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Lincoln Library — Free entry — Create a thoughtful Valentine gift with handmade bath bombs and coffee body scrub in a fun, messy setting.
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