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Friday, February 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Police Department alerts residents to phone scams demanding payment for non-existent warrants. WCIA
- ➤ Steven Griffin has been indicted on charges including first-degree murder after the severe abuse and death of his 16-year-old stepson, Daniel Garza, highlighting a tragic case of prolonged domestic abuse. ABC 20
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Illinois Springfield announced 702 students made the Dean's List for the fall semester of 2024, with specific numbers from each college and qualifications detailed. University of Illinois Springfield
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Springfield baseball team is going to host Northwood University for its home-opening series with adjusted dates due to cold weather, featuring standout performances from both teams' players. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ The Memorial Health Championship seeks over 500 volunteers for various roles, with Country Financial continuing as the Official Sponsor and introducing new incentives for early registration. The Sangamon Reporter
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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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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Building Business Credit Workshop
The workshop explores the impact of personal and business credit on companies, how lenders evaluate creditworthiness, and provides strategies for establishing robust business credit.
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Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show in Springfield, IL
Experience an interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show while enjoying a fantastic meal, where you may find yourself as a prime suspect in the unfolding mystery.
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