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The State Theater prepares to come back to life

Locally-run Altered State Group takes on ownership of the theater where updates have already started.

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New mural coming to State Theater wall

The newest Downtown public art piece will be a mural themed around 'rebirth' and will be painted as a community collabroation.

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First Fridays in Downtown Springfield to bring a summer-ready feel

The June 3 First Friday will include the addition of a stage to City Hall plaza, featuring live evening performances.

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Meet Springfield's Community Navigators

The Community Navigators are charged with enhancing business development relationships in underserved communities.

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Sights from out and about at IndieCraft

Catch up on the IndieCraft festival that took over Downtown Springfield last weekend.

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Arbor Day celebration, Tree City USA ceremony returned for 2022

City of Springfield brings back Arbor Day celebrations following pandemic pause.

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IndieCraft 2022 to take stage

What you need to know to go to IndieCraft 2022.

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Urbana's Monument Square District grows, keeps downtown energy alive

Second Saturdays return to downtown Urbana as new businesses keep popping up on the Square.

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Get ready for Springfield's Summer of Music

Free and low-cost music options fill the warm-weather months in Springfield.

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Abuela's Kitchen opens in Downtown Urbana

New Venezualan restaurant lands on the square in Urbana.

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Parental leave serves as an incentive for Mercy Health - Springfield employees

Employees of Mercy Health - Springfield appreciate parental leave benfits.

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Firefly Boutique opens in Downtown Springfield

Firefly Boutique adds more options to Downtown shopping.

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Minority Health Fair to promote prevention, trust

Minority Health Fair returns and adds shuttle service to increase healthcare accessibility.

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Be Kind walk to support mental health awareness

The Walk to Break the Stigma will focus on raising funds for and supporting mental health awareness.

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The Last Queen brings authentic pub atmosphere to Enon

Adrian Shergill, a native of England, has brought his British gastropub dreams to reality in Enon.

Feature Story project-woman-list

Project Woman honors Ridgewood School for support

Ridgewood School students have supported Project Woman since 2014.

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The Great Golden Egg Hunt returns to Downtown Springfield

Social media led scavenger hunt to feature prizes from many local businesses.

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Annual Second Harvest Food Bank fundraiser makes in-person return

Empty Bowls helps build a community understanding of food insecurity.

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Mercy Health offers housing incentives to employees

Employees of Mercy Health appreciative of housing incentive programs.

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Red Moon Ranch continues to grow near South Vienna

First-generation farmer Shelby Toops and her husband Douglas have built Red Moon Ranch from the ground up.