Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
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🏈 Sports
UIS men’s track team opened its indoor season on Saturday at the Bob Eubanks Open in Allendale, Mich.
The Prairie Stars ran the 800, mile and 3,000 events with runners including Chase Cooley (River Derby, Finn Loken) and streamed the meet live on FloCollege.
Lincoln Land moved up in the national rankings with an 85-39 win over Spoon River on Saturday — they will play Kaskaskia College in conference action on Monday.
UIS Athletics announced on Friday morning that longtime professor and former football letterman Jim Klein will serve as interim assistant flag football coach — guiding the new program as UIS continues its national search for a head coach and planning to attend NFL recruiting events in Chicago later this month.
The Illinois Springfield women's track team will open its indoor season Saturday at Bob Eubanks Open in Allendale, Mich., with field events starting at noon CT & running events beginning 30 minutes later.
UIS enters multiple athletes in distance, sprint & relay events with the meet streamed live on FloCollege.
🎉 Springfield Events
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Kids Perler Bead Fun!
3-4 p.m. — Lincoln Library — Free event — Create your own fuse bead design or follow a template at this fun craft program for children and tweens.
Arctic Lego Build & Play
2-3 p.m. — Lincoln Library — Free entry — Create adorable arctic animals or imaginative creatures with Lego kits in a fun-filled afternoon.
PMP Exam Preparation Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Illinois State Fairground — Contact for pricing — Enhance your project management skills through a comprehensive 4-day workshop with certification guarantee.
Bath Bombs and Body Scrub Workshop
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Lincoln Library — Free entry — Create a thoughtful Valentine gift with handmade bath bombs and coffee body scrub in a fun, messy setting.
Super Bowl LX Celebration
5-10 p.m. — 5th Street GEM — In person — Enjoy an evening of football, snacks, and good vibes at the Super Bowl LX Party.
Foster Parent Information Session
6-7:30 p.m. — Monical's Pizza — Free entry — Discover how you can make a difference in a child's life by exploring foster parenting in a supportive environment.
Snow Tulips Paint Night with Ashley Blake
2-4 p.m. — Harvest Market — No cost mentioned — Enjoy a relaxed afternoon painting a winter scene of snow-covered tulips with guided instruction.
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