Good morning, Springfield.

Buzz Bomb Brewing Company, a downtown staple known for community events, will close on Jan.

1, 2026 & host a series of final live shows, comedy, trivia and a movie night ending with a New Year's Eve celebration.

A Taste of Seoul, a beloved Korean fusion bistro, announced on Friday, Dec.

12 that it will close its doors and thanked Buzz Bomb Brewing Company for supporting its journey. The owner expressed deep gratitude to the community and staff for making the dream possible.

The Sangamon County Board approved nearly $800,000 in state grant funding to help the Greater Springfield Chamber create job initiatives for high school and college students in Springfield.

The funds will be used over five years for monthly programs including resume development and job shadowing.

Gov. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1950 that allows terminally ill adults to self-administer prescribed life-ending medication, with the law taking effect in September 2026.

Religious groups and disability advocates oppose the measure, arguing for improved palliative care.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law on Friday requiring the Illinois Department of Insurance to set a new formula for minimum reimbursement rates (aiming to boost access to behavioral health and substance use treatment) that will take effect Jan.

1, 2027.

The City of Springfield declared a snow emergency from 7 a.m. Saturday to noon Tuesday — no parking will be allowed on designated routes beginning at 11:00 p.m. tonight.

HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital will host Santa's Workshop for parents of pediatric patients to shop for free Christmas presents and receive gift wrapping; donations for toys can be sent until Dec.

17.

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.