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Here's the forecast for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in Springfield
8+ hour, 50+ min ago (125+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Unseasonably warm temperatures have cooled ahead of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. After a stretch of pleasant temperatures, 2025 is ending and 2026 is beginning with colder, windier temperatures. Temperatures throughout the week will mostly be in the mid…...
16 Springfield-area teams qualified for the IHSA football postseason: learn more here
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (1991+ words) Sixteen football teams in The State Journal-Register's coverage area found out that not only were they in the Illinois High School Association's 256-team playoff field, but on Saturday, those teams also learned of their first-round opponents. " One game will feature…...
City council greenlights new medical supply store, warehouse facility in Springfield
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (117+ words) SPRINGFIELD -- A new medical supply store and warehouse will be coming to Springfield. Springfield City Council approved zoning item No. 2025-040 which turns the former Ashley Furniture Outlet store ... City council greenlights new medical supply store, warehouse facility in Springfield SPRINGFIELD…...
Springfield pharmacy offers year-round drug disposal option
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (223+ words) Hospital Sisters Health System St. John's Community Pharmacy offers a year-round option for safely disposing of unused or expired medications, according to a community announcement. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration designates two official prescription drug take-back days annually, typically in April…...
Springfield leaders look to take new approach for opioid response
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (573+ words) SPRINGFIELD " The city of Springfield is poised to crack open the piggy bank and begin spending dollars won from a national opioid settlement. A host of city leaders, led by Mayor Misty Buscher, announced their intention to purchase an ambulance-like…...
Check out these 5 things to do around Springfield this weekend
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (374+ words) SPRINGFIELD " It finally feels like fall as temperatures have dropped down in the Springfield area. This weekend looks like more of the same as temperatures should remain around 60 degrees. The temperatures pair well with fall festivities. The final weekend before…...
Springfield area Week 8 high school football schedule, live updates, top performers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (242+ words) The high school football regular season approaches the home stretch on Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18. Sacred Heart-Griffin and Chatham Glenwood will play for bragging rights in the Central State Eight Conference with division titles in tow, while Williamsville visits…...
Top 3 places to work in Springfield, according to readers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (58+ words) Here are the top three places to work in Springfield, as voted by readers in the2024 Official Community ChoiceAwards. Where would you want to work in Springfield if it could be with any company? SJ-R readers voted on the best places…...
White Oaks Plaza in Springfield has been sold. Here's what we know
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (125+ words) White Oaks Plaza, not to be confused with the mall, has sold to a Missouri-based company. The new company has already added the plaza to its website listings for available leases. SPRINGFIELD " One of ... White Oaks Plaza in Springfield has…...
Jack-o'-lanterns, witches and more: 5 things to do in Springfield
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (510+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Halloween is just over two weeks away and there's plenty of activities in the area to help get you into the holiday spirit. This weekend, explore a spooky night walk decorated with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, walk with witches…...