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Sunday, March 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Springfield instructor Tayana Henderson pleaded guilty to violating the Firearm Concealed Carry Act and forgery after faking training certificates by saying that applicants completed 16 hours of training, and she was sentenced to two years of second chance probation and 30 hours of community service. WYMG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pew Research data showed that Illinois' rainy day fund held $2.2 billion, which covers only about two weeks of reserves, and the state ranks last among all 50 states for emergency funding capacity. Officials recommend reserving $9.2 billion to cover 60 days of expenses, and state Rep. Dan Ugaste warned that proposed 2026 spending increases could worsen this weak fiscal position — lawmakers may need to revisit tax policies to boost growth. WMAY
- ➤ A 10-year-old girl in Taylorville was repeatedly sexually assaulted on her school bus by a 14-year-old boy, and her parents fought to have him removed from her school. In response, state Sen. Steven McClure introduced Senate Bill 98 in January to require a one-year expulsion for any student who commits sexual assault—and he asked for more time on the bill after it missed its March 21 committee step—while lawmakers work with educators to add clear rules. WMAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UIS baseball team beat the Lincoln Blue Tigers last Friday by winning a 24-8 run-rule game and a 13-6 scheduled contest, which boosted their overall record to 14-10 and their GLVC mark to 8-5. Key players Ethan Bowers & Noah Caceres hit multiple home runs as Lincoln fell to a 2-24 record. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ The Illinois Springfield softball team won two games Friday against Missouri St. Louis by a score of 3 to 2 in the first game and 6 to 4 in extra innings, which improved their record to 21 to 12 overall and 9 to 5 in GLVC play. Missouri St. Louis fell to 11 to 16 overall and 4 to 8 in conference play, and UIS will face Lincoln in Jefferson City later today. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ The State Journal-Register’s athlete of the week poll is open with Springfield nominees from track, softball, baseball and soccer—voters can cast ballots until noon Friday. The contest follows last week’s win by Litchfield’s Max Leitschuh. The State Journal-Register
TRAVEL NEWS
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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.
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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.
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The Snow Queen Performance
2 PM – 2 PM — Sacred Heart-Griffin High School — Costumes optional — Delight in a magical retelling of a classic fairytale featuring talented local youth dancers.
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On-Screen Presence Mastery Workshop
6:30 p.m. — SCORE Springfield Illinois — Free — Enhance your video production skills to captivate audiences and grow your business.
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Crafting a Business Plan for Success
11 a.m. — SCORE Springfield Illinois — Free entry — Gain expert guidance on creating a solid business plan covering all essential aspects for your venture's success.
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Building A Website Presence
6:30 p.m. — SCORE Springfield Illinois — Free entry — Learn essential tips for creating or improving your online presence.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Erin's Pavilion — Check website for ticket prices — Experience a magical candlelight tribute to the timeless music of Coldplay performed by the Listeso String Quartet.
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LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs: Get Your Brand Out There
10 a.m. — SCORE Springfield Illinois — Free — Discover how to use LinkedIn to enhance your business networking and marketing efforts.
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Starting Your Own Business
9:30 a.m. — SCORE Springfield Illinois — Free entry — Gain essential knowledge and confidence to launch your business with planning, setup, and financing tips.
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Lawn Mower Clinic
Get your lawn mower ready for the season! The Springfield Jaycees will service push mowers that are in working condition (Must be able to start prior to servicing and we will start it with you at pick up) for $65.
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