Good morning, Springfield.

Big Red is a 6-month-old cat ready for adoption from Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center at 2100 Shale Street; he is neutered, microchipped and vaccinated with a $25 fee available until the end of December.

Friends of SCAC named Clifford as Dog of the Week.

The friendly stray has adjusted well at the Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center since arriving in September and is available for adoption, foster, or foster-to-adopt during shelter hours (Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.).

The Sangamon County Board will vote in January on a $500M data center project proposed by the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance amid local concerns.

The plan promises 100 full-time jobs and 350 indirect roles — a claim some residents question.

The Animal Protective League spotlights Athena, a 3-year-old Retriever/Lab mix, as Dog of the Week today.

She enjoys playing catch, splashing in the kiddie pool, and relaxing with neighbors; contact the league for more details.

Shiloh High School students sorted and filled food baskets with essentials for 50 families in need during the holiday season.

The project, a 30-year tradition, involved students from all grades to spread local cheer.

Springfield will receive two million dollars from the Home Illinois grant program announced by Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday.

The funds will support local community organizations combating homelessness in Central Illinois.

CWLP crews are repairing a 24-inch water main break on the 3100 block of S.

Fourth St. today at 12:30 p.m., which will leave about 80 customers without water for several hours.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has released its first report on alcohol use in Illinois.

The report shows that teen drinking, binge drinking, and higher traffic fatalities linked to alcohol — findings that will guide future health programs statewide.

Since late October, Illinois has seen more flu cases with 245 positive tests and 53 cases in early December.

Hospital admissions stayed low at 0.73% on Dec. 15 (showing that flu season has started) as experts noted that cold weather can help viruses spread.

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.

Kindergarten Open House at Our Savior's Lutheran School

6-7 p.m. — Our Savior's Lutheran School — Free entry — Discover how your child will thrive in a faith-centered educational community.