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Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of February.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • The Springfield Fire Department is addressing an emergency near 6th and Spruce Streets, advising commuters to avoid the area and use alternate routes.  ABC 20
  • Two individuals died after a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Illinois State Route 125 and Route 97, with investigations ongoing.  ABC 20

CRIME NEWS

  • Springfield Police Department warns residents of a phone scam where callers impersonate law enforcement officers demanding payment to avoid arrest.  WYMG

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A 14-year-old girl delivers a compelling argument about the dangers of human trafficking in relation to illicit massage parlors at a Springfield City Council meeting.  WYMG

SPORTS NEWS

  • UIS Athletics hosts numerous events, including basketball's conference doubleheaders, the annual Springfield Invite softball tournament, and competes in the GLVC Championships for track & field and the spring season opener for men's golf.  University of Illinois Springfield
  • High school boys basketball teams from SHG, Litchfield, Calvary, South County, and Nokomis advance in regional quarterfinals, setting the stage for intense matchups in the next rounds.  The State Journal-Register
  • The UIS baseball team splits its home opener against Northwood with a dramatic 12-11 win in the first game and a 10-3 loss in the second, moving their season record to 3-3.  University of Illinois Springfield

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 2/28/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/1/25

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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.

    Mon, 3/3/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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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.

    Tue, 3/11/25

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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.

    Wed, 3/12/25

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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.

    Thu, 3/13/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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  • Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt in Springfield, IL

    This event is a unique blend of scavenger hunt, adventure race, and self-guided walking tour designed for individuals and groups of all ages.

    Sun, 3/16/25

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  • Credit Repair Workshop

    This workshop offers guidance on how to fix bad credit by disputing errors on reports and understanding the impact of credit on loans and employment.

    Wed, 3/19/25

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