Springfield
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Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's Office will host a passport registration event at the Sherman Public Library on February 22, making it easier for residents to apply for passports. ABC 20
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 55-year-old man was pronounced dead at HSHS St. John’s Hospital after being found unresponsive in his Sangamon County Jail cell, with an autopsy revealing no signs of injury and the cause of death pending toxicology results. WAND-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two children, previously patients at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital in Springfield, IL, have been honored as 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Local and National Champions for their remarkable recoveries and ambassador roles. WYMG
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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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Shawn Colvin and Keb' Mo' Concert in Springfield
Award-winning artists Shawn Colvin and Keb' Mo' will perform at the UIS Performing Arts Center.
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