Illinois Times

26/06/2026

Springfield Theatre Centre will hold its season preview party from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.

Be among the first to get sneak peeks at shows in the upcoming season including exclusive show introductions from directors, live entertainment and a vibrant celebration of the arts.

Springfield Theatre Centre 79th Season Preview Party Be among the first to get sneak peeks at shows in the upcoming season including exclusive show introductions from directors, live entertainment and a vibrant celebration of the arts. Cocktail hour is 6-7pm followed by performances and show preview...

25/06/2026

Artists of all ages and skill levels will once again take over Washington Street downtown to create masterpieces in 6-by-6 squares as the Springfield Art Association hosts Paint the Street on Saturday, June 27.

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25/06/2026

Heavy Delight lightens up the Butternut Hut this Saturday night, while the Blue Grouch presents Pimpin' Henry, a hometown classic-styled rock band.

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25/06/2026

“The U.S. is now spending more on data center construction than public transportation infrastructure,” Bloomberg reported earlier this month.

The data center boom has upended the American political landscape, connecting people from all kinds of ballot leanings while shining a light on local politics like never before.

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25/06/2026

Stephanie and Josephine, two UIS international students, describe how racism affects everyday life in the United States, often in ways that are both overt and subtle.

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24/06/2026

Facing strong opposition to a proposed $6 billion data center near Taylorville, a founder of Eagle Rock Partners told the Christian County Board he wouldn’t want to live next door to the center his firm wants to build.

But he said the promise of 500 full-time jobs and the potential to generate $85 million a year in new property taxes for local schools and governments would result in a “greater good.”

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24/06/2026

A former emergency medical technician accused in potentially the nation’s first murder case against a first responder received the lightest possible sentence – probation and no prison time – on June 23 after pleading guilty to a lesser charge.

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24/06/2026

Area youth, families, community members and service organizations are invited to attend the Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries 5th Annual Youth Summit on Thursday, June 25, at its headquarters located at 1220 Outer Park Drive in Springfield.

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and is free and open to the public, including a complimentary lunch for all attendees. It will connect area youth with educational resources, community organizations, mentors and employment opportunities.

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24/06/2026

The public is invited to The Stanza Stories presentation and awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St.

Seven local poets will unveil original pieces developed throughout a series of workshops and share work that reflects their unique journeys of growth, resilience and healing.

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