Good morning, Springfield.

A community bulletin announces a tea tasting event + more local activities in Springfield.

Exact details on dates, times, and venues are provided in the updated release, inviting residents to sample local flavors.

Menards will pay $4.25 million to settle claims over its misleading 11% Rebate Program advertising.

The settlement requires the chain to change its sales practices and clearly disclose terms so that customers know what they are getting & prevents deceptive pricing during economic disruptions.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has released its first alcohol use report that examines drinking patterns among teens and adults.

The report shows 23% of high schoolers reported alcohol use, with county-level differences in binge drinking and driving incidents according to director Dr. Sameer Vohra.

UIS men's basketball will host Missouri Baptist today at 3:00 p.m. at TRAC on World Basketball Day, celebrating the sport with holiday music & festive apparel.

The exhibition game also marks a storyline connection as head coach Matt Brock, who once led Missouri Baptist, now guides UIS.

Pleasant Plains seniors scored double figures as they led the Cardinals to a 65 to 28 win over Sacred Heart Griffin on Saturday afternoon.

The team now holds a perfect 10-0 record as they head into Christmas break.

Lanphier overcame a slow start to win its CS8 game against Rochester on Saturday, Dec.

20, pulling away in the third quarter to expand a two-point lead to fourteen. Soriano Hayes scored 17 and Demond Porter Jr. 16 (Rochester's Khordell Gregory had 15), and both teams will play Monday.

The Lincoln Railers pulled off a comeback in the fourth quarter to win 44-43 against Springfield High as Tate Aue hit three key three-pointers — a decisive moment — and Brody Tungate led with 17 points; seven different Senators scored, with Noah Wade contributing 8 points.

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.