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Thursday, December 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office and Springfield Police advise residents to take specific actions to protect against a seasonal rise in property crimes, including secure package delivery, safe shopping practices, and enhancing home security. The Sangamon Reporter
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Police are searching for a man and woman involved in a late-night robbery at a Burger King on November 7th. WYMG
- ➤ Three juveniles were arrested in Springfield following a spree of burglaries and motor vehicle thefts, with police recovering a loaded firearm and utilizing electronic monitoring due to limited detention space. WMAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A discovery recount is being conducted for 41 voting precincts in Sangamon County following Josh Langfelder's tight race loss for county recorder, with the process scrutinizing paper ballots and election materials. Capitol City Now
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Human Services has revised SNAP eligibility requirements to speed up benefit distribution based on updated utility standards. 25 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UIS Prairie Stars men's basketball team is set to play a non-conference game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers at home in Springfield with a recent record of one win and one loss over the past weekend. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ Joey Karlesky, a chemistry major at UIS, received all-conference honors after finishing 15th in the GLVC Championship 8k. University of Illinois Springfield
- ➤ UIS men's and women's basketball teams host games this week at TRAC, including a toy drive event and a look ahead at winter break matchups. Capitol City Now
TRAVEL NEWS
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Holiday Pops Concert
Experience a festive concert featuring a mix of popular Christmas songs and classical carols performed by the local orchestra, perfect for family enjoyment.
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The Prophecy Show: A Celebration of Holiday Rock Music
The Prophecy Show is an extravagant Christmas musical production featuring classically trained musicians performing in the style of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra with elaborate costumes and impressive visual effects.
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Joyful Gnome Paint Night with Ashley Blake
Participants can enjoy an afternoon of painting a holiday-themed gnome under the guidance of Ashley Blake, with all materials provided.
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RISE Holiday Networking Celebration
The RISE Jingle & Mingle Holiday Celebration features networking opportunities, an Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition, hourly giveaways, and complimentary food at the MotorDome in Springfield.
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert
Enjoy the beloved holiday tradition of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, featuring captivating performances by 15 musicians and spectacular multimedia effects.
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Dinner Detective: Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Springfield, IL
Enjoy an evening of laughter and intrigue as you participate in an interactive murder mystery dinner at Maldaner's Restaurant.
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Lick Creek New Year's Eve Celebration
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a live performance by one of central Illinois' top bands at Boondocks in Springfield.
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