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Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Online shoppers in Springfield can keep holiday packages safe by following USPS advice (such as using Informed Delivery and requesting signature confirmation) amid a report showing 1 in 4 Americans have experienced package theft. FOX Illinois
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is displaying a signed Emancipation Proclamation in its 'Lincoln: A Life and Legacy That Defined a Nation' exhibit until Feb. 3, 2026 — the museum uses a special case to protect the document while the exhibit runs until April 26. Capitol City Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Allstate will raise homeowners’ insurance rates nearly 9% starting Feb. 24, affecting over 200,000 policyholders statewide as rising construction costs and severe weather prompt the change. 25 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bill Harmon received the Bill Johnson Excellence in Education Award today in Morrisonville for his work at Lincoln Land Community College (recognized by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education). The State Journal-Register
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials warn Springfield residents to reduce fire risks during the busy Christmas season by watering trees daily, checking lights for damage, and keeping open flames and space heaters three feet from flammable materials, as petroleum-based products in modern homes burn faster & produce toxic smoke. WYMG
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Public Health report shows that alcohol-related liver disease deaths vary by region with Peoria recording 5.2 deaths per 100,000 people compared to 2.3 in the greater Chicago area. Dr. Sameer Vohra says education with community partners may help lower rates. WYMG
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ According to Realtor.com data, the median home listing price in Sangamon County was $199,250 in November—a 3% increase from October. Homes took a median of 41 days on the market, and Springfield metro listings rose slightly to $194,950. The State Journal-Register
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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.
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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.
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