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Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saturday, Apr. 25, Springfield hosted a community crafting event and additional local activities that brought neighbors together. Organizers plan more events soon & details will be shared on upcoming calendars. 25 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Memorial Hospital urges residents to register as organ donors during Donate Life Month, noting one donor can save up to eight lives + restore sight to two people. The campaign stresses the need to inform families of donation wishes. Capitol City Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rochester's Hank Beatty signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans after the NFL Draft on Saturday (April 25), while Carlinville's Kyle Dixon joined the New England Patriots following a strong Hula Bowl performance at NAIA Culver-Stockton College. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ Chatham Glenwood won the J.D. Sinnock Invitational title Saturday, April 25 at Velasco Tennis Center in Washington Park under coach Sonthana Thongsithavong. The team advanced to finals in every draw, including No. 2 doubles (its first tournament win) to show its depth. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ On Saturday, the Glenwood Titans secured a 15 to 5 win over Pekin as Ryleigh Kiel hit two homers, added four RBIs & three runs while Sydney Feld and Jemma Lamb each drove in two runs. WNNS
- ➤ The State Journal-Register invites readers to vote for the next athlete of the week, with votes accepted every hour until noon on Friday, May 1. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ DP visited Springfield High at New Street today to speak with boys track throwers Mayango Jallah and Trey Sutton and coach Jaleesa Davis about the season on the new turf—discussing their goals and expectations. WMAY
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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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