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Springfield Theatre Centre Brings Spooky, Kooky Fun to the Stage with The Addams Family
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (236+ words) Springfield Theatre Centre is inviting audiences to snap their fingers and embrace the wonderfully weird with its upcoming production of The Addams Family. Opening this Friday, the musical brings the beloved characters to life with big laughs, heartfelt moments, and…...
Children's National Hospital halts gender transition care
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (221+ words) An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for Central Illinois until Thursday. WASHINGTON (TNND) " Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., will no longer provide gender transition medical care, according to an announcement from the hospital on Monday. The "Gender Development Program…...
Springfield protest highlights transgender rights amid political debate
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (204+ words) A 50-50-1 protest took place in Springfield on Saturday, as demonstrators gathered to advocate for transgender rights. Despite the hot weather, protestors aimed ... Springfield protest highlights transgender rights amid political debate SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " A 50-50-1 protest took place in Springfield on Saturday,…...
Lutheran High School forced to close summer camp indefinitely
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (263+ words) As thousands of Central Illinois kids prepare to attend summer camp, some families were forced to seek alternative camp locations. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS " As thousands of Central Illinois kids prepare to attend summer camp, some families were forced to seek alternative…...
Springfield Pride offers safe space in times of turmoil and anxiety, officials say
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (388+ words) The first ever Pride is known as the Stonewall Riot...sparked in June, 1969 after police raided a gay bar in New York City. It's a story that echoes even today. It's a story that echoes even today during pride celebrations....
Springfield PrideFest returns May 17 with parade, drag shows, and over 100 vendors
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (331+ words) Springfield PrideFest will return to downtown Springfield on May 17.This year marks the 15th year for the day-long festival, which celebrates diversity and the ... Springfield PrideFest returns May 17 with parade, drag shows, and over 100 vendors SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " Springfield PrideFest will return…...
Anheuser-Busch to end PrideFest sponsorship after 30 years
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (253+ words) Anheuser-Busch will no longer sponsor PrideFest, the annual LGBTQIA festival in downtown St. Louis, according to Pride St. Louis. The organization announced th ... Anheuser-Busch to end PrideFest sponsorship after 30 years ST.LOUIS (WICS) " Anheuser-Busch will no longer sponsor PrideFest, the…...