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Thursday, February 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The GriefShare support group will start a 13-week session on March 18, 2025, offering a supportive environment for individuals grieving the death of a loved one, with pre-registration recommended. WNNS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois State Museum invites families and visitors to explore the art gallery through games, interactive discussions, and art making at the ISM Art Quest event on February 23, 2025. WNNS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sangamon County issued a Level 1 Winter Weather Emergency due to hazardous road conditions from icy weather, advising motorists to use caution. ABC 20
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sangamon County agreed to a record $10 million settlement with the estate of Sonya Massey, marking a significant move towards addressing legislative and constitutional issues in Illinois. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ In Springfield, IL, union laborers showed strong support at a city council meeting for funding the Nehemiah Homes project, aimed at building 50 low-cost homes, amidst discussions on Project Labor Agreements. WYMG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Springfield women's track and field team aims to excel at the GVSU Big Meet with strong entries in distance events, highlighting Madelyn Miller's record-breaking performances. University of Illinois Springfield
TRAVEL NEWS
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay
Experience a unique live performance of Coldplay's music by the Listeso String Quartet in an enchanting candlelit setting at Erin's Pavilion.
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Transforming Your Hobby into a Business: Crafting Your Business Plan
This event features a panel discussion and webinar focused on developing a comprehensive business plan to successfully transition a hobby into a profitable venture.
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Annual Illinois Beef Expo 2025
The Illinois Beef Expo is a prominent annual cattle event in Springfield, featuring sales, a junior show, and a large industry trade show attended by numerous vendors.
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31st Annual Boat Show - Springfield
The 31st Annual Boat Show features a variety of boat exhibitions and marine products, attracting an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 visitors at the Illinois State Fair Campground.
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Springfield Boat Show
The Springfield Boat Show, held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, is the largest boat show in Central Illinois, featuring a wide range of boats and marine products.
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Springfield Boat Show 2025
The Boat Show in Springfield is Central Illinois' largest boat show, featuring various boats and marine accessories at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
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Ella Langley - Still Hungover Tour with Carter Faith
Ella Langley will perform as part of her Still Hungover Tour, featuring support from Carter Faith, in a standing room only concert.
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Illinois Products Expo – A Culinary Showcase of Local Flavors
The Illinois Products Expo offers a weekend filled with free samples of local food, a variety of Illinois products, and opportunities for culinary discovery.
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Terrain Sculpting Collective: Miniature Terrain Building Workshop
This program offers an interactive and educational opportunity for teens and adults to engage in miniature terrain building for wargaming and dioramas.
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Leaving Your Legacy Workshop with Ken Mitchell
This workshop guides participants in recording family histories and life stories, drawing on the facilitator's personal experiences with his parents' narratives.
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