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Thursday, December 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Archer Elevator Road in Springfield, IL, will be temporarily closed for tree removal operations, with work expected to finish within one day. Capitol City Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Springfield police seek public assistance after significant vandalism at White Oaks Mall causes thousands in damage. WYMG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kylee Kazenzki becomes the first female Notre Dame Leprechaun and is named Grand Marshal of Springfield's St. Patrick's Day parade, marking a historic year. ABC 20
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Illinois Springfield highlighted its achievements in 2024, including advances in innovation, community engagement, student experiences, recognition as a top university, AI integration, athletic excellence, and hosting significant events. University of Illinois Springfield
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield officials announce closures on Archer Elevator Road and north-bound Ninth Street for tree removal and water main repairs respectively, urging drivers to seek alternative routes. WMAY
- ➤ Illinois' electors officially cast their votes for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz after the state favored Harris in the popular vote, while nationally, Donald Trump secured the election with the majority of both popular and electoral college votes. WCIA
- ➤ The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, held a hearing on the impacts of legalized sports betting, highlighting concerns over gambling addiction and its integration into sporting events. WMAY
- ➤ Alderman Jim Donelan discusses recent developments in Springfield, including the new firehouse and updates on the Wyndham hotel and Town and Country Shopping Center. Capitol City Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chatham Glenwood's girls' basketball team and Lanphier's boys' team secured wins, highlighting the week's top high school sports performances in Springfield. The State Journal-Register
TRAVEL NEWS
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~ Maya Angelou
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