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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Nearly 200 Springfield residents regained power after a vehicle collision with a utility pole caused by the driver's medical episode.  WCIA

SPORTS NEWS

  • The St. Louis Cardinals are hosting their Caravan in Springfield on January 19, offering fans a preview of the 2024 season and autographs from players for a $10 entry that includes food.  The Sangamon Reporter

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

    View event
  • 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

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB
  • 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.

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.

~ Rumi

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