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A Christmas scene in Springfield.

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Here are holiday events around the Springfield area

Here are ways you can celebrate the holidays in the Springfield, IL area!

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Turner launches annual holiday card drive for local seniors

“We often lose track of what’s most important this season – and that’s spreading joy,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Everyone enjoys a small, yet meaningful, act of kindness during the holidays.”

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Illinois College to present Christmas on the Hilltop

This year’s program is entitled “Winter With You.”

CHRISTMAS TREE

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7 expert tips for selecting and caring for a fresh Christmas tree

“If the tree dries out, it could become a fire hazard."

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Illinois Department of Revenue shares tips for safe holiday online shopping

With more Illinoisans shopping online each year, the threat of cybercrime continues to grow.

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Unique Christmas traditions around the world

Here's a look at some notable Christmas traditions across the globe.

Each Cyber Monday offers a chance to save big and streamline shopping. Utilizing these tips for making the most of the day can enhance success.

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Maximize Cyber Monday

Each Cyber Monday offers a chance to save big and streamline shopping. Utilizing these tips for making the most of the day can enhance success.

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More than 8.5 inches of snow fell in the Springfield area by Sunday morning.

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UPDATE: Up to ten inches of snow fell in parts of Springfield area Saturday

More than 8.5 inches in Springfield, 10 inches in Jacksonville.

FILE - Signs are displayed outside a tent encampment at Northwestern University on April 26, 2024, in Evanston, Illinois. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford, file)

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Northwestern to pay $75 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding

During negotiations, interim university president Henry Bienen said Northwestern refused to cede control over hiring, admissions, or its curriculum. "I would not have signed this agreement without provisions ensuring that is the case," he said.

A person walks against the blowing snow Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

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Winter storms bring snow, freezing rain and cold as Thanksgiving travelers journey home

Snow-covered roads and slow travel were reported across Iowa and northern Illinois and Indiana.

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Springfield Memorial Hospital sign

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Memorial Health Foundation gives back to the community

Springfield Memorial Foundation is taking donations of money, and time to help them become better.

Snow falls on the Illinois Capitol Saturday, November 29.

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UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning continues; cities, Sangamon County declare emergencies

Ten inches or more of snow could fall in some parts of the Springfield area.

Sangamon County sheriff patch on uniform

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Sangamon County Sheriff provides easier access to public information

Stay up to date from the Sangamon County's Sheriff Department with their new, free app.

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Remembering Irv Smith

He passed away Monday at 96.

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Is a better record on minorities worth an extra 40 percent?

Aldermen and low bidder ask the $300,000 question.

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Optimism in easing state’s teacher shortage

A grant program is helping 170 districts which represent about half Illinois' public K-12 enrollment.

NWS Snowfall graphic

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Winter Storm Warning in effect; 6+inches of snow possible

Forecasters: Maybe 5 inches of snow forecast, and some rain.

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Here are holiday events around the Springfield area

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A Christmas scene in Springfield.

Here are ways you can celebrate the holidays in the Springfield, IL area!

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LLCC Band and Choir to perform fall concerts

Additional concerts also planned for the holidays.

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Illinois College to present Christmas on the Hilltop

This year’s program is entitled “Winter With You.”