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Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Camp Butler National Cemetery honored unclaimed veterans Terry Lee Furbeck and Terry Lynn Kitchen with a gun salute, Taps, and prayers on Friday, Apr. 24 — local groups joined to mark their final farewell. WYMG
- ➤ Woodward Community Media is counting down 100 days until the Illinois State Fair by hosting a lunch event on Tuesday, May 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Reisch Pavilion — offering fair food favorites and prize giveaways while local radio broadcasts live from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. WMAY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aldi announced a modular redesign for its Illinois stores that updates signage, interior design and architecture. The new model will be tested in Q2 2026 as part of an expansion plan that includes 180 new stores nationwide — a move to adapt to changing shopping patterns. The State Journal-Register
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lincoln Land Community College student art show is on display through May 7 at the Trutter Museum/James S. Murray Gallery in Menard Hall on 5250 Shepherd Road. Winners were announced April 23 — with awards for Best in Show, Painting, Drawing, Photography, and 3-D Design. FOX Illinois
- ➤ Springfield hosts an action-packed weekend with live music, cultural events, and family activities at venues including Danenberger Family Vineyards, Union Square, and First Presbyterian Church. Yesterday hosted a Sneaker Ball and choral tribute—today and Sunday will feature militia drills, star gazing, a farmers market, and Dia De Los Ninos. WMAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Christian School will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 p.m. at 2850 Cider Mill Lane with an open house—running 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.—followed by a worship service at 4:30 inside. The Sangamon Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois is recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week from April 19 to 25 by introducing Maisy, the first facility dog to help victims through the legal process. The office serves 46 counties + works with community partners to enhance victim support. FOX Illinois
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Healthcare leaders warned that Medicaid cuts shift costs to hospitals and may raise long-term treatment expenses (as access to preventive care suffers). They stressed local collaboration to address health disparities while managing rising expenses. WYMG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pleasant Plains beat Springfield High 2-1 on April 24 during the Foot & Ankle Center of Illinois Game of the Week, with Callie Wagner scoring the game-winning goal in the second half. WMAY
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