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Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tickets remain available for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway as the countdown to selecting a winner nears; Springfield residents can buy tickets before the drawing takes place. 25 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ruby-throated hummingbirds are returning to Springfield from southern Texas and Central America, and experts note that unusual weather may affect migration timing. The Audubon Society will host a free event on April 16 — sharing migration, habitat, and feeding tips. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ The Wild Neighbors series shows that opossums help balance the local ecosystem in Sangamon County by eating insects, rodents and ticks. They are nocturnal and use a survival tactic — playing possum — to avoid predators. The Sangamon Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kincaid residents received notices on Wednesday about elevated lead levels in some homes. Mayor Tony Pezze said the village finished replacing older pipes — with more than 100 lines set to be replaced next, so homeowners should verify if their service lines are affected. WYMG
- ➤ Illinois officials are planning to sue the EPA after a federal policy change may extend coal-fired power plants' operations. The move could delay the state's clean energy transition & affect rural jobs as experts urge stronger state support. WYMG
- ➤ Illinois taxpayers are advised to mail returns early because new USPS procedures may delay postmark dates on mailed documents; Director David Harris said requesting a manual postmark or filing electronically remains the best way to meet the April 15 deadline. WYMG
- ➤ Sunday night, a tree knocked down a primary power line on West Edwards Street — leaving over 150 CWLP customers without power from West Lawrence to South Pasfield and prompting crews to work swiftly to restore service. WAND-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Memorial Hospital will launch its Mindful Miles walking challenge on May 1 to boost mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month. Residents can sign up via Memorial Health social media or using the Pacer App (code 'M-H-Walks') and are encouraged to walk 50 miles over the month. WYMG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Springfield native Major Clay, a former high jumper and two-time state champion, will run in the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20 for Peace Runners 773 & to raise funds for wellness programs. He recently received positive news from his doctor about a lung issue. The State Journal-Register
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