April 10, 2026 - 7 a.m.

·1 hr·5 clips

Days after Trump's ceasefire with Iran, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains stopped as Israel attacks Hezbollah.

The episode opens with ABC News updates on international affairs, including stopped traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and Israel continuing attacks on Hezbollah despite ceasefire agreements. Economic news covers expected inflation increases driven by gasoline and airfare costs. A missing person case in the Bahamas is discussed, with new Facebook messages revealing Brian Hooker's statement about his wife's disappearance. Local segments begin with real estate agent Becky Hendricks discussing Springfield's housing inventory, noting properties at Lake Springfield and upcoming listings in Panther Creek West and Chatham. She advises sellers to list in April rather than late summer. Bank of Springfield representatives Matt Stark and Justin Knaedler then detail fraud prevention, warning about spoofed phone calls, check fraud, and the importance of daily account monitoring. They explain bank systems that flag unusual transactions. Later, mortgage officers Dan Barsik and Frank Stefano describe down payment assistance programs, including Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago's $10,000 grant (forgiven over five years) and Illinois Housing Development Authority's $15,000 0% loan. Eligibility requirements include income limits and, for some programs, first-time homebuyer status defined as not owning a home in the past three years. The episode includes regular segments on sports scores, weather forecasts, and numerous local advertisements for businesses like StealADealSPI.com, Green Hyundai, and Lotterback Tire.

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