Springfield
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Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WYMG
- ➤ 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). WYMG
- ➤ 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. 25 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ 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. The Sangamon Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Sangamon Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. WYMG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WNNS
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