Springfield
Sunrise
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UIS Visual Arts Gallery opens an art exhibit by Sherwin Ovid today, featuring Caribbean migration themes until Feb. 19. The event includes a free lecture on Feb. 11 at Brookens Library followed by a reception. The State Journal-Register
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Big Brown Bats (featured in the Wild Neighbors series) help control mosquitoes and other insects around homes and farmlands in Sangamon County; their roosts include barns, trees, and attics. Conservation efforts are ongoing to address threats from habitat loss, white-nose syndrome, and pesticide exposure. The Sangamon Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mental Health Specialist Cheri Harrison from Memorial Wellness advised WTAX Morning Newswatch that training the mind—like brushing teeth—can help build routines that support both fitness and healthy habits in Springfield. She urged focus on small, steady steps over perfection for lasting progress. WYMG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A preview of the 100th Sangamon County Basketball Tournament outlined local teams and players, with three games scheduled every night at Cass Gymnasium — a well-known venue at Lincoln Land. The tournament will offer community basketball fans an exciting series of matchups. WMAY
- ➤ Illinois Springfield's men's basketball suffered its first conference loss in a 66-65 game against Truman State on Saturday at Pershing Arena. Bench players scored 40 points & the team will host Rockhurst next week for Teacher Appreciation Night. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ Delaney Batton of Chatham Glenwood earned The State Journal-Register’s 2025 Girls Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Year award after breaking school records at Eisenhower Pool this season. The successful season included strong scores at the Capital City Classic Invitational on Sept. 13 and the CS8 meet on Oct. 25. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ Illinois Springfield women's basketball lost 64-53 to Truman State at Pershing Arena Saturday — despite 12 steals, they will host Rockhurst for Teacher Appreciation Night Thursday and face Southwest Baptist on Saturday for Faith and Family Day. 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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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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Super Bowl LX Celebration
5-10 p.m. — 5th Street GEM — In person — Enjoy an evening of football, snacks, and good vibes at the Super Bowl LX Party.
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Foster Parent Information Session
6-7:30 p.m. — Monical's Pizza — Free entry — Discover how you can make a difference in a child's life by exploring foster parenting in a supportive environment.
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