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The State Theater prepares to come back to life
Natalie Driscoll
Saturday, May 28, 2022
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
Natalie Driscoll
Saturday, May 28, 2022
The newest Downtown public art piece will be a mural themed around 'rebirth' and will be painted as a community collabroation.
Development News
First Fridays in Downtown Springfield to bring a summer-ready feel
Natalie Driscoll
Friday, May 27, 2022
The June 3 First Friday will include the addition of a stage to City Hall plaza, featuring live evening performances.
Feature Story
Meet Springfield's Community Navigators
Diane Erwin
Friday, May 20, 2022
The Community Navigators are charged with enhancing business development relationships in underserved communities.
Feature Story
Sights from out and about at IndieCraft
Friday, May 20, 2022
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
Valerie Lough
Friday, May 20, 2022
City of Springfield brings back Arbor Day celebrations following pandemic pause.
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IndieCraft 2022 to take stage
Natalie Driscoll
Thursday, May 12, 2022
What you need to know to go to IndieCraft 2022.
Feature Story
Urbana's Monument Square District grows, keeps downtown energy alive
Darci Jordan
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Second Saturdays return to downtown Urbana as new businesses keep popping up on the Square.
Feature Story
Get ready for Springfield's Summer of Music
Natalie Driscoll
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Free and low-cost music options fill the warm-weather months in Springfield.
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Abuela's Kitchen opens in Downtown Urbana
Darci Jordan
Friday, May 6, 2022
New Venezualan restaurant lands on the square in Urbana.
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Parental leave serves as an incentive for Mercy Health - Springfield employees
Diane Erwin
Friday, May 6, 2022
Employees of Mercy Health - Springfield appreciate parental leave benfits.
Development News
Firefly Boutique opens in Downtown Springfield
Natalie Driscoll
Friday, April 29, 2022
Firefly Boutique adds more options to Downtown shopping.
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Minority Health Fair to promote prevention, trust
Darci Jordan
Friday, April 29, 2022
Minority Health Fair returns and adds shuttle service to increase healthcare accessibility.
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Be Kind walk to support mental health awareness
Natalie Driscoll
Friday, April 22, 2022
The Walk to Break the Stigma will focus on raising funds for and supporting mental health awareness.
Feature Story
The Last Queen brings authentic pub atmosphere to Enon
Darci Jordan
Friday, April 22, 2022
Adrian Shergill, a native of England, has brought his British gastropub dreams to reality in Enon.
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Project Woman honors Ridgewood School for support
Natalie Driscoll
Friday, April 22, 2022
Ridgewood School students have supported Project Woman since 2014.
Development News
The Great Golden Egg Hunt returns to Downtown Springfield
Natalie Driscoll
Thursday, April 14, 2022
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
Natalie Driscoll
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Empty Bowls helps build a community understanding of food insecurity.
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Mercy Health offers housing incentives to employees
Diane Erwin
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Employees of Mercy Health appreciative of housing incentive programs.
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Red Moon Ranch continues to grow near South Vienna
Diane Erwin
Thursday, April 14, 2022
First-generation farmer Shelby Toops and her husband Douglas have built Red Moon Ranch from the ground up.
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