Good morning, Springfield.

Baskin Robbins is rebuilding its store on South MacArthur after the original was damaged in June; the company announced on Friday that construction is underway with a grand opening planned for spring or summer 2026.

Baskin Robbins announced on Friday that construction is underway at the original South MacArthur location — the former storefront was destroyed in June when a van hit the building and one person was injured — with a grand opening expected in Spring or Summer 2026.

The Mt Pulaski Hilltoppers secured a pool-play win over Tolono Unity at the Riverton Christmas Classic on Saturday, raising their record to 11-0.

They will face Litchfield on Monday at 6 p.m. at Riverton.

The Deer Creek Mackinaw Chiefs won 51-48 over PORTA at the Williamsville Holiday Tournament and will play Warrensburg Latham in the semifinals on Monday at 6 p.m.—PORTA will meet IVC at 3 p.m.

Dee Mack (the Chiefs) won 64-37 over Auburn at North Mac’s Holiday Hoopfest, building a strong lead with the first nine points.

The team will face Pawnee Monday at noon in the semifinals.

PORTA defeated Athens 50-37 on Saturday in the Holiday Hoopfest quarterfinals as senior guard Aubrey Vogel led the Bluejays — they will face Hillsboro on Monday in the semifinals.

Adam Abell nearly achieved a triple double as he led Routt to a 61—35 win over Pawnee on Saturday, Dec.

27. The undefeated Rockets—11—0—will play the winner of the Carrollton and North Greene game in the Waverly semifinals Monday at 2 p.m.

North Mac beat West Central 58-39 on December 27, 2025, advancing to Monday’s semifinal.

The Panthers limited a Cougars team missing Ryker Ford and will face the winner of the Athens and Triopia game.

During day two of the 75th Waverly Holiday Tournament on Saturday night, Triopia beat Athens 49-48 in overtime after Avery Neathery hit the game-winning shot with 2.5 seconds left.

The team will face North Mac in the semifinals Monday night.

The Williamsville Bullets won 63-44 over Prairie Central on Dec.

27 to move into the Holiday Tournament semifinals — they will face Tremont Monday at 7:30 p.m. with Brody Neuhoff and Nolan Bryant leading the team.

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.