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Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield ICON launched the 2026 Worst Alley Makeover Contest to clean up neglected alleys in our community. Residents will submit photos by noon March 20 + vote online from March 22 to 31, with two winning alleys set for a full makeover on United Way Day of Caring and winners announced on April 6. The State Journal-Register
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ UIS is backing a new nine-week program for minority entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders — with a two-hour Excel workshop led by Professor Serkan Karadas. The program includes a visit to Innovate Springfield during the week of Mar. 16 to 20. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ Springfield's historic Bunn has been sold to Chicago-based Ali Group (the family ownership ended Thursday), raising questions about the local facilities and around 850 jobs. Community members now seek clarity about the future of spin-off businesses like Bunn Gourmet. WYMG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum shows how the Pillsbury mill shaped Springfield’s economy + community with tools, photos, and shared memories, and it will display artifacts for six months. The State Journal-Register
- ➤ The 76th Illinois Secretary of State Vehicle Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 12 in downtown Springfield, featuring a tribute to the iconic 1957 Chevy Bel Air and limited-edition specialty plates available until May 29 (visitors are invited to celebrate this classic automotive tradition). The State Journal-Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Visit Springfield is accepting applications for 2026 local tourism grants until 3:00 p.m. on April 13 — $35,000 in funds will be available for use throughout the calendar year. FOX Illinois
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 25 Illinois Springfield baseball will open GLVC play this weekend with a four-game road series at William Jewell in Liberty, Mo. The teams will play doubleheaders at 1:00 p.m. on Friday + Saturday with games scheduled for nine, seven, seven, and nine innings. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ Illinois Springfield men's golf team finished fifth at the Las Vegas Warrior Invitational at The Legacy Golf Club on Wednesday and Thursday; they improved each round to post a total of 903 (309-298-296) and closed within nine strokes of conference rival Quincy, with head coach Josh Edison praising their progress. University of Illinois Springfield
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Candlebox in Concert
7-11 p.m. — Boondocks — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Seattle rockers Candlebox live during their Can't Quit You Tour.
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Chunky Blanket Making Class with Jayme
2:30-5:30 p.m. — B's Creative Studio — $75.00 — Learn the art of hand knitting as you create your own cozy chunky blanket while making new friends.
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Toddler Time Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Lincoln Library — Free entry — Enjoy songs, stories, and activities that foster language skills for toddlers.
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