Good morning, Springfield.

Springfield’s Elks held their annual Pearl Harbor remembrance Sunday as local leaders and veterans honored the legacy of pride & courage from the attack 84 years ago.

The ceremony concluded with a wreath tossed into Lake Springfield.

Crittenton Centers held its 42nd annual Stocking Stuffer Store at Northwoods Mall yesterday, where community members could pick up holiday essentials.

A popular Springfield wine bar received state funding + will expand its space to add more seating and upgraded amenities; work is set to start soon.

Families celebrated Slime Day on December 7th when kids made homemade slime using a simple recipe with glue, baking soda, and saline solution, sparking creative play at home.

TOBYMAC’s Hits Deep 2026 Tour will stop at the Bank of Springfield Center on Saturday, Feb.

7, featuring TOBYMAC, Crowder, and Jeremy Camp. Tickets are on sale now for this fan-favorite event that offers high-energy performances and inspiring lyrics.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois received a $10,000 grant today to expand academic enrichment and homework help programs for local youth.

The grant is part of the 2025 Project Learn Academic Success Grant provided by Panda Express’s Panda Cares Foundation to boost reading, math, and confidence skills.

Memorial Behavioral Health lead clinician Barbara Wheatley advised on WTAX Morning Newswatch that planning holiday meals and setting a budget can ease financial and event planning stress, and noted that if residents experience symptoms like fatigue or headaches, they may call 217-788-7070 or 988 for support—helping everyone manage holiday stress.

UIS women's basketball lost to Maryville, 74-56, on Saturday afternoon at TRAC.

The Prairie Stars (3-6 overall) struggled against strong defense, and UIS will host Roosevelt on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2:00 p.m. for the Taylor Swift Birthday Bash.

UIS men's basketball defeated Maryville 81-68 on Saturday at TRAC (UIS 7-2, 4-0 GLVC and Maryville 1-6, 0-2 GLVC).

Tye Banks led the team with 22 points as the Prairie Stars capitalized on turnovers and free throws to secure the win.

Holiday Cheer Paint Night with Ashley Blake

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Library - Pizza and Sports Bar — Free entry — Unleash your inner artist and get festive with a fun paint night experience.

Dual Piano Christmas

7 p.m. — Hoogland Center For The Arts — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of holiday favorites and comedic improvisation on dual pianos.

Town Snowman Paint Night With Ashley Blake

1-3 p.m. — Harvest Market — Supplies included — Unleash your creativity while painting a winter wonderland masterpiece inspired by Snowman Town.

New Year’s Eve Celebration with Lick Creek

7-8:30 p.m. — Boondocks — Ticket required — Celebrate New Year’s Eve with live country rock music from Lick Creek in Springfield.