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Friday, December 26th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation is on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as part of the exhibit Lincoln: A Life and Legacy that Defined a Nation — the document will be available until Feb. 3 while the full exhibit runs until April 26. The State Journal-Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CWLP’s Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee announced exam dates for its 2026 electrician apprenticeship program. The tests will be held at 2730 Old Rochester Road at 8 a.m. and noon on Jan. 15, Jan. 29, and Feb. 12, and applicants must meet eligibility requirements (minimum age 17, high school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license) while paying a $15 fee. 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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