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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.

CULTURE NEWS

  • In 2025, the Sacred Heart Convent Chapel in Springfield, celebrated for its mid-century modern architecture, will host four free public tours.  WMAY

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza offers advice on achieving financial fitness in 2025, emphasizing the importance of honesty about finances, debt management, and saving strategies.  Capitol City Now

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Gregory K. Harris, the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, will resign and retire on January 2, 2025, after a career including significant prosecutions and the creation of the Central Illinois Human Trafficking Task Force.  The Sangamon Reporter

HEALTH NEWS

  • To curb the spread of respiratory illnesses, Memorial Health in Central Illinois enforces a visitor limit of two per patient, applicable across its five hospitals.  WMAY

SPORTS NEWS

  • The UIS women's basketball team aims to overturn an 0-11 season start with a game against the Saint Ambrose Fighting Bees on Jan. 2, under coach Olivia Lett's leadership.  University of Illinois Springfield
  • Williamsville High School won its holiday basketball tournament by defeating Warrensburg-Latham 40-32, securing their first tournament title since 2017 despite initial shooting struggles.  The State Journal-Register

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • In-Person Fireside Chat on Foster Care in Springfield, Illinois

    This event provides information about the Illinois child welfare system and the foster parenting process, hosted by a reputable agency focused on community support.

    Tue, 1/21/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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