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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A passerby alerted firefighters after seeing flames at the former King’s Daughters Home on Sunday afternoon at Sixth Street — Black Avenue, and several crews responded as the extent of damage remained unclear. WMAY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Springfield business couple Court and Karen Conn will auction Vinegar Hill Mall and a historic office from Apr. 13 to 16 with a starting bid of $150,000 by broker Dan Sperry. Keila Stapleton has opened Pasta al Dente store selling pastas and ready meals at 731 North Grand Ave. E. WYMG
- ➤ BUNN Commercial will join Ali Group — Welbilt division and business will remain unchanged as the firm begins its integration, with customer service and the workforce unaffected. It said the transition will be managed carefully. WYMG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Municipal Opera announces its 2026 Season of Love summer lineup with five musicals running from May to Aug. at the outdoor theater on East Lake Drive. The productions feature Mamma Mia, All Shook Up, The Prince of Egypt: The Musical, Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical and Disney’s The Lion King Jr. The Sangamon Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Illinois Springfield today released names for its Promising Prairie Star class, recognizing young alumni for their innovation and leadership in various fields. The program — established by the Young Alumni Committee — features honorees from business, science and health who have made a lasting impact in the community. University of Illinois Springfield
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois House lawmakers have introduced a bill to use female manikins in high school CPR training + the proposal, inspired by Naperville senior Ashlynn Goldstein’s capstone project, aims to address why women are 27 percent less likely to receive bystander CPR. WMAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Prairie Stars, ranked 11th among 15 at Findlay Spring Invite, resumed play Monday at Boone’s Trace Golf Club after round two was paused by darkness. Valentina Torrealba led with rounds of 77 and 83 while Elaine Grant improved with 81 and 76 as the team sought a higher ranking. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ LLCC's women's basketball team is set to compete in the NJCAA National Championships today as they make their third straight trip. Head coach Chad Jones said the team, seeded number 9, will face North Iowa Area College in the second round at 2 p.m. WNNS
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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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