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Monday, April 27th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The What's Happening update from Apr. 26 outlines a Sunday Crafting event + additional community activities, with details on times and venues for residents to join upcoming local gatherings. 25 News
- ➤ Peanut, a playful stray found on April 13, is estimated to be 3 years old and is ready for adoption at the Sangamon County Animal Control in Springfield. He is neutered & microchipped and vaccinated, with an adoption fee discounted to $35 & awaits a forever home. WYMG
- ➤ Bruno is a friendly and high energy Rottweiler and Labrador mix named Dog of the Week by Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control. The shelter is open Monday to Friday from (10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.) and Saturday from (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) for fostering or adoption in Springfield. WYMG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A free skill-sharing event for local entrepreneurs offering guidance on artificial intelligence, government contracting, SBA loans and stress management is scheduled for May 7 from 9 to 11:45 a.m. at Innovate Springfield at 1 Horace Mann Plaza plus a networking lunch will follow; registration is required. The Sangamon Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Saint Sharbel Lebanese Food Festival celebrated its 48th year on Apr. 26 — drawing locals with Lebanese cuisine and music — and organizers noted its long-standing community tradition. 25 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois State Treasurer's Office is hosting an online 150-lot auction offering rare baseball cards, gold ingots and historic coins. The auction runs from April 24 to May 3 on HiBid for anyone seeking unclaimed treasures. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) led a measure that passed the Senate and will require licensed Illinois pharmacies to post a clear sign with a QR code linking patients directly to FDA recall alerts. The proposal aims to help patients quickly learn about medication recalls. The Sangamon Reporter
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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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