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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Land Community College is offering a free Introduction to Health Care Professions course this summer and fall as part of its Connect 2 Health Care program for students (18-24) funded by a grant from the Illinois Community College Board. The three-credit class runs June 9-July 29 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Aug. 23-Dec. 17 on Fridays from noon to 4 p.m., and it provides free tuition, books, uniforms and transportation plus job shadowing in several health care fields. WMAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sangamon County officials unveiled a nearly $6 million morgue built after COVID caused financial strains at local hospitals to lower costs by performing autopsies in-house. Seventeen counties will use the new facility— which will handle its own radiology, lab, and photography— and it is set to open within the next two months with fees covering costs rather than using county tax money. FOX Illinois
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team will travel to Romeoville on Saturday at noon to face Lewis – the midpoint match of their five-match GLVC slate. The Prairie Stars will try to rebound after a challenging opening weekend that saw a sweep by UMSL and a 6-1 loss at Maryville. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ The Illinois Springfield softball team celebrated Senior Day with a doubleheader sweep over William Jewell after winning two shutout games at the UIS Softball Field on Saturday. The Prairie Stars improved their record to 27-16 and honored eight seniors—Ella Brinkley, Malia Bender, Nyla Cooper, Addyson McClure, Katie Pederson, Jacy Watts, Isabella Wilson, and Taylor Zawacki—before preparing for road games next weekend. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ On Friday, the UIS and Rockhurst baseball teams ended a four game series with split results. Rockhurst won the first game 12 to 5 while UIS won the second 9 to 6 when senior Noah Caceres hit a three run homer, and 19 seniors were honored after the games as UIS prepares for upcoming road contests. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ Champaign Centennial won the Capitol City Classic at Memorial Stadium on April 19 with 132 team points while Springfield High finished second with 83 points after winning three of four relays. Lincoln’s Parker Campbell swept the hurdle events for the Railers—adding to the team’s standout performance. WMAY
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Financing Your Business: Loans, Capital, And Financial Visibility
12:30 p.m. — SCORE Springfield Illinois — Free entry — Explore funding options and strategies to secure capital for sustainable business growth.
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Illinois Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30 PM - 12:30 AM — UIS Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of classical music featuring Ravel and Shostakovich performed by the Illinois Symphony Orchestra.
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Milkweed Giveaway
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. — Washington Park — Free — Celebrate local pollinators with a milkweed giveaway and learn about planting pollinator gardens.
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~ Benjamin Franklin
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