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Cicadas should be leaving soon
Now several weeks into their emergence, an expert with the University of Illinois Extension says cicadas will be leaving soon. After emerging in mid-to-late May, the noisy bugs will be going dormant soon, as U of I Extension Educator Sarah Ruth tells The Big Z. Your browser does not support...
Springfield increases massage parlor restrictions to combat human trafficking
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - This week, Springfield City Council approved an ordinance requiring massage parlors to register with the city. City leaders cited concerns of human trafficking, including a federal investigation at one location in the city. Under the new ordinance, parlors that don't register will face daily fines and...
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Appoints Taichi Fukumura as New Music Director
The Illinois Symphony Orchestra (ISO) announces the appointment of conductor Taichi Fukumura as Music Director. He will take up the position on Monday, July 1, 2024. The search process lasted two years, and Fukumura was chosen unanimously after four candidates led the orchestra in concert during the 2023-2024 season. Fukumara...
New workforce program launching for seniors in the Springfield area
There will soon be a new program helping seniors rejoin the workforce in Sangamon County. The HAP Foundation partnered with AmeriCorps for the program, which is intended to train seniors to help them reenter the workforce as community health workers. Community health workers serve as a link between health services...
Illinois State Trooper hurt in I-55 motorcycle crash
SHERMAN, Ill. (WCIA) — An Illinois State Trooper is in the hospital after they crashed their motorcycle on Interstate 55 Wednesday morning. State Police officials said the crash happened at milepost 105 near Sherman in Sangamon County. At around 7 a.m., the trooper was driving north when, for unknown reasons, their motorcycle left the roadway […]
Springfield Pridefest hits attendance record
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Pridefest it a new record attendance record with an estimated 23-27,000 people. The event, which includes a parade and street festival, takes place the third weekend of May each year. This year was the fourteenth for the festival. Jonna Cooley, executive director of the Phoenix...
Jones Captures Lincoln Speedway Victory
Lincoln, Illinois (June 7, 2024) – Parker Jones captured the Midget Auto Racing Association victory on Friday, June 7 at the Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, IL. This marked the first victory for Jones in the MARA Midget Series and second in a week’s time. The MARA series saw...
Springfield restaurant closing after less than one year being open
An up-and-coming Springfield restaurant is shutting its doors for good.After opening in October 2023, the upscale diner Twisted Fork announced the final day of operation at the restaurant would be on June 5. Owners Amanda and Jered Sandner thanked the community for the restaurant's support while it was open and made references to future ventures on a Facebook post announcing the closure May 31.
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