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Friday, January 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Park District announces its 125th anniversary in 2025 with a series of community events highlighting its long-standing contribution to recreational and educational services. WYMG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy, Sean Grayson, charged with first-degree murder, has his trial call set for January 13th as the Illinois Supreme Court considers his pre-trial release. WCIA
- ➤ A 31-year-old woman was fatally shot in Springfield on New Year's Day, with investigations ongoing. The State Journal-Register
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and WILL-TV Illinois Public Media are hosting a free preview of the first episode of All Creatures Great & Small season five on January 7, 2025. WNNS
- ➤ The Hoogland Center for the Arts presents 'Aida', a musical by Elton John and Tim Rice, exploring a dramatic love triangle set against a backdrop of conflict. WNNS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield is expected to experience variable snowfall this week, with a significant chance of heavy snow on Sunday. The State Journal-Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ald. Chuck Redpath is set to become Springfield's new city clerk, aiming to modernize the records request process while serving the remainder of the term until spring 2027. Capitol City Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tia Rapps, a cancer education coordinator, stresses the significance of early cancer screenings for a healthier life in 2025. Capitol City Now
TRAVEL NEWS
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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.
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Charlie Berens Live Comedy Show
Charlie Berens, a renowned comedian and Emmy-winning journalist, brings his unique blend of humor and music to the UIS Performing Arts Center for an engaging live performance.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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