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Fox & Nowicki: 'Our identity has been frozen in time': How Native American advocates are influencing SpringfieldGroundbreaking ceremony held on Monday morning at Woodside and Iron Bridge Roads as reconstruction effort set to commenceAP: US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talksISP investigating motorcycle crash and fatality on I-55 near Waggoner"Abraham Lincoln on Screen": Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum to host historian's talk on president's film historyMonday, May 12: section of N. 5th Street closing for water service maintenanceThis Thursday: Illinois Product Farmers Market returns to fairgroundsSchoonover: What Trump's cuts to federal climate research could mean for IllinoisIllinois Senate votes to ban junk feesIllinois DMV gets new "Flagship" service center in SpringfieldCWLP issues Boil order for residents near Capital AirportHundsdorfer: Longtime Chicago friend describes first American pope as 'very dedicated'Hancock: Immigrant health care programs boosted hospital bottom lines, study suggestsAubrey: Pritzker signs order to protect personal autism data in response to federal actionSzalinski: Illinois state parks draw highest number of visitors in more than a decadePope Leo XIV administers first mass as head of Catholic Church; Springfield Bishop Paprocki comments further on new pontiffBishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield issues statement in response to Thursday's papal election of Pope Leo XIVAP: A new pope is chosenU.S. Department of Justice announces results of nationwide "Operation Restore Justice" child exploitation crackdown, three charged in Central IllinoisLincoln Land English professor awarded by national community college association
AP: US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks
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ISP investigating motorcycle crash and fatality on I-55 near Waggoner
Monday, May 12: section of N. 5th Street closing for water service maintenance
Szalinski: Illinois state parks draw highest number of visitors in more than a decade
Aubrey: Pritzker signs order to protect personal autism data in response to federal action
North Grand Ave in Springfield between 7th and 9th streets set to be closed across next five weeks for Springfield Rail Improvement Project
AP: US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks
Picture Credit: REUTERS/Olivia Le Poidevin/File Photo
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Fox & Nowicki: 'Our identity has been frozen in time': How Native American advocates are influencing Springfield
Groundbreaking ceremony held on Monday morning at Woodside and Iron Bridge Roads as reconstruction effort set to commence
AP: US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks
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MAY 12 - MAY 18
MAY 12 - MAY 18
Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery Community Blood Drive
ImpactLife Donor Center, 1999 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL
Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery will host a Community Blood Drive from Monday, May 12 thru Sunday, May 18 at ImpactLife Donor Center 1999 Wabash Ave (The Wabash Building) If you are able, please bring them a birthday gift to the Donor Center-they are celebrating 36 years. The most needed items are: Diapers, Infant Formula-any kind, Baby Wipes, Lysol Spray & wipes, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Children’s Clothing Newborn to Kids XL & Non-Perishable Food items as they make all their own meals at the Crisis Nursery. Times vary each day-Mon/Tues 8-5, Wed 8-5:30, Thurs 7-5:30, Fri 7-3, Sat 7-1:30 Sun 7-11. Appointments are NOT REQUIRED, however if you would like to secure a particular time slot, please call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401. To donate, please contact ImpactLife Springfield at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401.  Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors. ImpactLife is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 100 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. In your area, ImpactLife is the exclusive provider to Springfield Memorial Medical Center, HSHS St. John's Hospital. All successful donors will receive an ImpactLife Reward for their choice of either an EGift Card $20-Target, Amazon etc., use Bonus Points in our online Rewards Store or choose a charitable donation to your favorite non-profit. If you are able, please bring them a birthday gift to the Donor Center-they are celebrating 35 years. The most needed items are: Diapers, Infant Formula-any kind, Baby Wipes, Lysol Spray & wipes, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Children’s Clothing Newborn to Kids XL & Non-Perishable Food items as they make all their own meals at the Crisis Nursery.
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MAY 14
MAY 14
Central Counties Health Centers Community Blood Drive
ImpactLife Donor Center, 1999 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL
Central Counties Health Centers will host their Quarterly Community Blood Drive from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm on Wednesday, May 14 at ImpactLife Donor Center 1999 Wabash Ave (The Wabash Building). Can’t make it this day? Donate anytime at our Donor center & credit Central Counties on the sign in sheet. To donate, please contact ImpactLife Springfield at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org. If registering online choose the date 5/14 and then choose an appt time between 8-5:30. Appointments are NOT required at our Donor Center. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401. Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors. ImpactLife is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 100 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. In your area, ImpactLife is the exclusive provider to Memorial Medical Center, HSHS St. John's Hospital. All successful donors will be eligible to get their choice of a $20 egift card, charitable donation to your favorite nonprofit, or bonus points to use in the donor rewards store. There will also be free Central Counties pens & post its while quantities last.
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MAY 17
MAY 17
Girls On The Run 5K
LLCC, 5250 Shepherd Rd., Springfield, IL 62703
Support Girls on the Run of Central Illinois participants by joining this celebratory 5K and honoring their season of growth, connection and confidence. Witness the girls reaching a magnificent milestone and take part in an uplifting day. Day begins at 9am with family-friendly activities followed by race at 10am. Do you want to support Girls on the Run, but running isn't your thing? Sign up to volunteer instead! This 5K, we are aiming to recruit 100 volunteers to help ensure a safe and fun event for our program girls and their families.
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