Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
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🏘️ Community
The Maple Harvest Festival will return to Camp Wakonda later this month, offering family-friendly activities, local food, and craft vendors to celebrate the harvest season.
The local newsletter preview announced Saturday's crafting session plus more hands-on activities at a popular community spot downtown.
Details on timings and locations were updated recently.
🎭 Culture
The Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra will perform a program of American music featuring works by Walker, Bloch & Copland on April 10 at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield and on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington.
🏛️ Government
Illinois food producers and businesses can apply for a share of ($3.6M) through the state’s Local Food Infrastructure Grant program until March 27 to support investments in cold storage, processing, and distribution; funds will be distributed in June.
🏈 Sports
The Titans won a 10-0 game against Belleville West during their Saturday doubleheader with home runs by Ava Bobb, Hope Gilmore, and Ryleigh Kiel.
They will host Mt. Zion next Tuesday at home.
Sacred Heart-Griffin scored 13 runs in two games in Quincy, beating Quincy Sr. (13-3) and QND (13-1).
The Cyclones are 5-0 and will face MacArthur on Tuesday.
DP attended a practice session with the Springfield High Senators girls soccer team on March 21, 2026, where coach Pat Phillips and key players (Kamryn Hoffman, Bridget Lyons, Lydia Auble) discussed season goals after a 3rd place finish and a loss in the Class 2A semifinals.
Williamsville High School hosted the 2026 Sangamo Conference Indoor Track & Field Meet on Saturday, where the Maroa Forsyth girls team and the Williamsville boys team won conference crowns in a competitive indoor track event.
The UIS men’s tennis team will travel to Normal Friday at 11:00 a.m. for an exhibition match against Illinois State as both teams adjust their lineups for upcoming conference play.
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