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Saturday, January 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Springfield's Office of Public Works and IDOT mobilize for an expected winter storm, preparing to keep over 600 miles of roads clear by deploying salt trucks and plows, and may declare a snow emergency to facilitate snow removal efforts.  FOX Illinois
  • The Springfield Park District is commemorating its 125th anniversary with a $1.25 ice skating event at the Nelson Center, inviting all for a festive celebration.  WNNS

CRIME NEWS

  • Kilanna Gladney, 31, was fatally shot on New Year's Day in Springfield, and the case remains under investigation with no arrests made.  The State Journal-Register

SPORTS NEWS

  • Mia Brawner leads Gillespie to an overtime victory against Nokomis with a game-best 21 points, among other highlighted performances from Springfield-area high school sports on Jan. 2-4.  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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  • 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.

    Sun, 2/2/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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