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Saturday, February 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield's Office of Planning and Economic Development launched its third Cannabis Grant Program round, offering up to $100,000 to minority-owned businesses and $25,000 to homeowners for exterior improvements, funded by cannabis sales tax. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders in Illinois are advocating for a Clean Slate Bill to automatically seal criminal records for minor offenses after time served to facilitate easier access to jobs and housing. WCIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pleasant Plains girls basketball team captured their third Sangamo Conference title in four years with a victory over Petersburg PORTA/A-C Central, amidst other regional basketball successes. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team rallied from a first-half deficit to defeat Indianapolis 68-62, improving their season record to 12-12. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ Justin Allgaier, after winning his first NASCAR Xfinity Series title, is eager for more success in the upcoming season, solidifying his status as a top driver with Brandt's backing. The State Journal-Register
TRAVEL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Compression packing cubes are a travel game-changer — fit twice as much, stay organized, and avoid suitcase chaos. Perfect for any trip, they keep clothes tidy, save space, and make packing and unpacking a breeze. The Buy
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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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Maximizing Business Efficiency with Productivity Tools
This webinar offers strategies for effectively utilizing productivity tools to streamline workflows and enhance business efficiency.
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