Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of February.
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🎓 Education
The Illinois State Museum is recruiting judges and volunteers for the Illinois History Day competition on May 1, aiming to inspire future historians by engaging students in historical research and presentation.
🏈 Sports
Chatham Glenwood's Tyler Clarke, Cody Moss, and Jenna Tuxhorn won sectional championships, leading numerous Springfield-area wrestlers to qualify for the Illinois high school state finals.
The UIS women's tennis team is set to face off against Michigan Tech at the Springfield Racquet and Fitness Center, with both teams looking to improve their early-season records.
The State Journal-Register is running a poll for the athlete of the week featuring top performers from various sports, with the poll set to close on Friday.
The Illinois Springfield women's track and field team showcased strong performances in the 5,000m race at Grand Valley State, with Madelyn Miller setting a new school record.
The UIS men's tennis team is set to face Michigan Tech in a home game, following a season opening loss and Michigan Tech's mixed results.
🎉 Springfield Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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