Good morning! It’s April 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cloudy with a few showers in East Springfield
Today will be cloudy with a couple of showers. There is a 84% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 43. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Cloudy now, changing to showers at 7 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
East Springfield news
Springfield council appointed a 4J schools employee as interim member and held a public hearing on a proposed payroll tax, receiving both support and criticism.
Springfield council appoints 4J schools employee as interim member
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Apr 22, 2026
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At Bob Keefer Ctr. on April 22
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Community crime report
- A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 2932 W St., Springfield at midnight on April 22.
- A burglary was reported near 6657 E St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on April 21.
- A hit and run was reported near 2525 Olympic St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on April 21.
- A report of driving under the influence was made near 5851 Main St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on April 21.
- A theft was reported near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on April 21.
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