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Friday, December 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield unveils a new state-of-the-art fire station, featuring improved safety designs, faster response times, a community room, and the introduction of Ozzy, an ignitable liquids detection K9. WAND-TV
- ➤ Lucy Kuelper, Miss Illinois Teen 2024, champions the Move Over Project to safeguard officers by promoting awareness and advanced in-car alert systems for drivers. 25 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois may face challenges in continuing its recent trend of increasing state funding for public schools due to predicted flat revenue growth and rising costs in other budget areas. WYMG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois introduces the Integrity in Death Care Act to ensure funeral homes properly handle human remains, including a new identification system and stricter penalties for violations, in response to past mishandling at a Carlinville funeral home. WAND-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Memorial Hospital's latest health needs assessment identifies four key community health priorities, with initiatives launched in response. Capitol City Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ DJ Blake from 101.9 The Wolf shares event recommendations for an entertaining weekend in Springfield. WYMG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield area girls high school basketball holiday tournaments are kicking off, featuring multiple local teams with updated schedules and results throughout the season. The State Journal-Register
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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