Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
Good morning, Springfield.
🏘️ Community
Inky, a stray cat who arrived on April 9, is a 4-year-old pet ready for adoption at Sangamon County Animal Control + Adoption Center in Springfield.
He is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated with a $35 fee, and he awaits a loving home.
Baron, a four-year-old American Bulldog who came in as a stray two months ago, is available for adoption or fostering at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center, where full kennels call for help (visiting hours are Monday-Friday 10:30-4:15 and Saturday 9:00-1:00).
Pour Bros Craft Taproom will host a dog adoption event today, inviting local families to meet adoptable dogs + learn about pet care.
Additional community events are scheduled, offering more ways for residents to get involved.
🎭 Culture
Tickets for the arena events at the Illinois State Fair go on sale tomorrow.
The lineup features rodeo, truck pulls, a monster truck show and a demolition derby from Aug. 13 to Aug. 22.
Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site will host a reenacted militia encampment on April 24-25 with volunteer interpreters showing life during the Black Hawk War; activities include flag raisings+ church service on Sunday with special visitor hours at the historic site.
🎓 Education
Lincoln Land Community College is hosting Spring into Science on Friday, May 1 from 5:30-8 p.m. on the second floor of Sangamon Hall at its Springfield campus (5250 Shepherd Road), where families can join hands-on science stations and interactive demos.
🏥 Health
Memorial Health in Springfield is urging residents to complete advance care planning documents—steps that help ensure their wishes are known.
Officials say these preparations reduce family disagreements during emergencies.
🏈 Sports
EdgyTim hosted a Sunday showcase at Scheels Sports Park Dome where high school football players showed their skills for college coaches.
The event provided a platform for local talent to get noticed.
🎉 Springfield Events
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Highland Cow Paint Night with Ashley Blake
2-4 p.m. — Harvest Market — No cost info provided — Unleash creativity as you paint a quirky Highland Cow masterpiece under expert guidance.
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