Springfield
Sunrise
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Director Bryan Rives will retire from the UIS Performing Arts Center on June 30 after nine years of service that elevated the center with a major renovation finishing this summer & UIS has named Sarah Brewer as interim director starting July 1 while a national search is underway. The Sangamon Reporter
- ➤ Comedian Bert Kreischer will perform at the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 12 as part of his ongoing Permission to Party World Tour. Tickets range from $39.75 to $125 and are available through the UIS website. The Sangamon Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Largemouth Bass remain a popular challenge for local anglers in waters like Lake Springfield in Sangamon County. They thrive in warm, shallow water with thick vegetation and help balance local fish populations + support a vibrant fishing culture. The Sangamon Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Ward 4 will have the opportunity to speak with Mayor Misty Buscher, Alderman Larry Rockford and city staff (they plan to answer local questions) at the Community Connections event on May 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at King Pin Lanes banquet room, 3115 E. Sangamon Ave. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ Illinois State Police held their first annual Memorial Park Ceremony in Springfield today at the Memorial Park to honor fallen officers, noting no new names were added to the wall and the event served as a moment to reflect on their legacy. The State Journal-Register
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Regional Cancer Partnership will sponsor free skin cancer screenings at Simmons Cancer Institute on May 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants must be at least 18 years old and register by calling 217-545-7495. WYMG
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