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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rocki and Lacey from the Morning Routine joined Taryn Grant of the Springfield Youth Performance Group to discuss the upcoming Rock the Conservatory event on September 13 at 8 p.m. The performance will feature live rock and roll music and professional dance at the Grant Conservatory of Music and Dance where doors open at 7 p.m. WNNS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The District 186 school board voted in a special meeting to contract with the Illinois Association of School Boards after Jennifer Gill announced retirement effective at the end of the school year. The initial fee is $13,400 and it may rise to $50,000 — with six candidates being considered in the national executive search. Capitol City Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Sangamon County are asked to share their experiences with local roads via an online survey from the Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission—feedback that will guide a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Sangamon Reporter
- ➤ Detective Brian Harhausen was promoted to sergeant Tuesday—by Chief Joe Behl and Mayor Misty Buscher for his 18 years of service with the Springfield Police Department. He received honors like the Silver Suarez Award and William Herndon Award that show his leadership and commitment to the community. ABC 20
- ➤ The Springfield Park District Board will meet today at 5:30 p.m. at the district offices at Bunn Park to approve an agreement transferring Robin Roberts Stadium to the City of Springfield (which will then hand it over to the not-for-profit Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium). WMAY
WELLNESS NEWS
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Healing Arts Festival
2-10 p.m. — Buzz Bomb Brewing Co — Free entry — Experience a vibrant community gathering featuring live music, healthy food, and local art.
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Illinois Prairie Pastel Society 'Pastel Play' Member Show
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Athens Municipal Library — Free entry — Explore vibrant pastel artworks during this engaging member exhibition.
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Tour de Heartland
8 AM – 1 PM — Historic Marbold Farmstead — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a bike ride fundraiser supporting the Historic Marbold Farmstead Association.
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Illinois Senior Games
9 AM – 6 PM — Iles Park — Registration open — Compete in various sports including pickleball during this exciting senior Olympics event.
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Art Spectacular
10 a.m.–5 p.m. — Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon — Free admission — Celebrate 20 years of art and music at Central Illinois' premier fine art fair featuring local and regional artists.
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