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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Simon Property Group — owner of White Oaks Mall — said its CEO David Simon died Sunday after battling cancer; he was 64, and his son Eli has been named president and chairman of the board. WMAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Chicks will headline the grandstand at the Illinois State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 22 — during the fair's second weekend. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday through Ticketmaster. WMAY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Experts warn that rising electricity demand is expected to increase power costs as Illinois shifts to wind and solar after decommissioning coal plants; lawmakers will introduce safeguards to balance reliability, cost, and public health (energy experts say). WYMG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sangamon County Board tabled the vote on the proposed $500 million CyrusOne data center in Talkington Township after a three-hour meeting at the Bank of Springfield Center Monday night; the board will revisit the project on April 7 amid local talks about economic benefits & community concerns. The Sangamon Reporter
- ➤ The state Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Illinois law does not shield companies from paying for required pre- and post-work activities, a decision that may force employers to compensate employees for extra time. The ruling, which came from a suit against Amazon, sends the case back to the Seventh Circuit. 25 News
- ➤ City of Springfield and City Water, Light, and Power issued a notice (controlled prairie burn) for Tuesday and through April north of Spaulding Dam and east of Sugar Creek between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. when winds are light. ABC 20
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A grief camp for children coping with loss will be held April 12 at Erin’s Pavilion in Southwind Park. Hosted by Staab Funeral Home, the camp offers therapy animals, group activities, and family sessions while providing scholarships for the $10 fee — a supportive opportunity for healing. WYMG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UIS's men's golf team tied for first after Monday's 18 holes at the Dan Salisbury Memorial Collegiate Invitational at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur and entered Tuesday's final round aiming for a home win + Quincy finished at 2-under-par among 14 teams. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ Springfield junior outfielder Kaden Griffitts earned GLVC Player of the Week honors after driving in 14 runs in four games that led the Prairie Stars to a series win over Drury. He posted a .600 average (9-for-15) as UIS scored 56 runs over the weekend. University of Illinois Springfield
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