Springfield
Sunrise
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Moving Pillsbury Forward celebrates five years of efforts to clean and demolish the Pillsbury Plant, with photographic documentation now available on Facebook. WYMG
- ➤ Cali, a 3-year-old calico cat, is seeking a new home after being surrendered due to owner allergies, known to be friendly with children and cats. WYMG
- ➤ River, a sweet and easy-going dog, is featured as the Dog of the Week by Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center, inviting potential families to adopt or foster. WYMG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Police warn Central Illinois residents of a phone scam by individuals impersonating officers to solicit payments. WMAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Illinois Springfield has been recognized as a research university by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation, highlighting its research contributions and securing $2.8 million in funding for research in 2024. University of Illinois Springfield
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UIS baseball team lost both games of a doubleheader against Northwood, dropping to a 3-5 season record despite strong individual performances. University of Illinois Springfield
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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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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.
~ Naval Ravikant
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