Good morning, Springfield.

The Neoga School District will hold an emergency board meeting Sunday, March 16th, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Neoga Community Center — the meeting will update families on storm damage and announce that schools will close from March 17th through March 21st.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation updated lawmakers on its new CORE online licensing system that started in October with three license types to speed up business license applications in Springfield.

The department added four more types in January and will roll out additional licenses by the end of summer and complete full online integration by August 2026—helping to cut wait times and boost license issuance.

CWLP warns that portable generators can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution or fire if used improperly.

Owners should run generators outdoors at least 20 feet from doors and windows—follow instructions, avoid backfeeding and call CWLP Electric Dispatch at 217-789-2121 when reporting outages.

The UIS softball team is set to play two conference road games in Missouri this weekend as it faces Southwest Baptist (in Bolivar) on Saturday and Rockhurst (in Kansas City) on Sunday with both days featuring noon doubleheaders.

The UIS men's golf team is competing in the SVSU Spring Invitational — a two-day tournament at Kearney Hills Golf Course in Lexington that began on March 15 and continues today.

The seven-player squad faces 18 teams including GLVC rivals Drury and Lewis — and team officials are evaluating their lineup to gain momentum for the rest of the season.

The Illinois Springfield baseball team won a series-opening game 6-3 over Indianapolis on Friday at UIS Baseball Field—Esteban Hernandez led with strong pitching and three home runs helped the Prairie Stars move to 3-2 in conference play, and a doubleheader is scheduled for Saturday at 12:00 p.m.

Credit Repair Workshop

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Discover How to Build a Business That Aligns with Your Goals

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Central Illinois RV & Camping Show 2025

The Central Illinois RV & Camping Show will take place over three days, showcasing various RVs and camping gear at the Bank of Springfield Center.

Midwest Toy and Comic Fest

The Midwest Toy and Comic Fest features over 100 vendor booths, food trucks, celebrity guests, a silent charity auction, and various contests and panels.

Financial Fundamentals Workshop

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Fundamentals of Crafting a Business Plan

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Murder Mystery Dinner Show - The Dinner Detective in Springfield, IL

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On-Site Tour at Trustwell Living

9 AM - 7 PM | Trustwell Living of Springfield | Free entry | Explore a welcoming community featuring top-notch dining and engaging activities for seniors.

Brain Aging Conference - Community Day

10 AM – 4 PM — Northfield Inn Suites and Conference Center — Free entry — Gain essential insights on caring for those with memory loss from expert medical professionals.

Spring Lawn & Garden Sale

9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Illinois State Fair Campground — Free entry — Explore local vendors offering plants, flowers, garden supplies, and more.