Springfield
Sunrise
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Famous Lincoln scholar Wayne 'Doc' Temple died on March 31 in Chatham at age 101 after decades as deputy chief archivist; his funeral will be held at Staab Funeral Home (10 a.m.) with burial at Camp Butler National Cemetery (1 p.m.) on April 10. The State Journal-Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Sangamon, Menard, Morgan, Christian, Logan, Macoupin & Montgomery Counties cast ballots Tuesday in municipal and school board races, with a key proposal in Sangamon to merge the recorder’s office with the county clerk’s office and Chatham ballot measures on tax levies for library repairs & fire department improvements as votes are being tallied. WYMG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kids Good Grief Camp will be held April 6th at Erin’s Pavilion to help children cope with loss by offering activities led by licensed therapists — the camp was founded by the Staab Family, charges $10 per child, and offers scholarships. Capitol City Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After the first round of the Flyers Spring Invitational, the UIS men's golf team is in second place with a score of 301, 13 over par—four strokes behind leader Davenport's 297, 9 over par. The team will compete in the final round Tuesday at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club—seeking to close the gap in the standings. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ UIS senior utility player Taylor Zawacki was named GLVC Softball Player of the Week after a strong offensive performance in four conference games last weekend. She hit extra base hits and drove in runs—helping her team win key games and becoming the second Prairie Star to earn the honor this season. University of Illinois Springfield
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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