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Monday, January 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of January.
CRIME NEWS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield city offices will open at 10:00 AM on January 6 due to a winter storm, with emergency services remaining operational. WMAY
- ➤ Central Illinois, including Springfield, is expected to receive up to 10 inches of snow across two events by Monday, with a winter storm warning in effect and local officials issuing snow emergency and travel advisories. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ A severe winter storm led to the declaration of a Level 2 Winter Weather Emergency in Sangamon County, Illinois, resulting in closures of schools and businesses amid hazardous road conditions. WNNS
- ➤ Central and southeast Illinois are under a Winter Storm Warning with expected snowfall of 7-12 inches, likely impacting travel and visibility. WYMG
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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Part-time cleaning professional
Want to just get away from the daily grind and get paid to exercise? Do you have what it takes to join our elite team of respected, professionals, cleaning buildings in the evening? If you have high personal standards and want to work with likeminded professionals, click the link so we can talk to see if we are a good fit.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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