Good morning, Springfield.

The annual Workers’ Memorial Day commemoration was held Tuesday morning in Springfield to honor fallen workers, including golf course superintendent Daniel Crumrine, and mark the 55th anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Illinois AFL-CIO and local labor councils emphasized the need for safer jobs.

Bikers Against Child Abuse offers vital support to kids by connecting them with caring bikers in Springfield and Mattoon (the local Springfield chapter is led by riders known as 'Shots' and 'Show') through a private hotline and face-to-face meetings.

Native Americans gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday for the fourth annual Native American Summit.

The event featured traditional dances + talks with lawmakers on education, housing, and health issues affecting Native families.

Social studies teacher Matt Maton from Southeast High School, with 31 years’ experience, was named District 186 Educator of the Year on Monday and received a $1,400 award.

Rising Star Awards went to new teachers while Springfield High School Principal Dr. Lisa Leardi was named Administrator of the Year.

On April 23, 2026, Victoria Wittig from Audubon Great Lakes presented the bird friendliness index at Conservation Science Day at the Capitol Rotunda & urged the community to value greenspace and protect birds.

The index measures bird numbers, diversity, and risk levels to guide local conservation efforts.

Non-teaching staff at Illinois State University have been striking since April 8 and have disrupted campus services as they demand higher wages and retroactive raises.

Union workers marched to the Capitol Tuesday while Gov. Pritzker urged both sides to return to negotiations quickly.

Yesterday, Scheels Sports Park had its ribbon cut in Springfield as high school and college athletes started using the facility while work on the outdoor fields continues; city officials expect the project to drive ($25M annual spending) and attract (thousands of visitors).

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.