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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Federal judges may rule as soon as Thursday on temporary protected status for Haitians — a decision that could affect 10,000 to 15,000 local residents. Lead counsel Geoff Pipoly said the special panel is reviewing emergency motions.  Springfield News-Sun

HEALTH NEWS

  • Mercy Health added new cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon Yannetta (board-certified in vascular and general surgery) to meet growing cardiovascular needs. He will see new patients at 30 W. McCreight Ave., Suite 106 in Springfield.  Springfield News-Sun

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Gentle Yoga at Betty with Brittney Swan

    6:30-7:30 p.m. — Healing Homes & Hearts 'Betty' — RSVP required — Unwind and reconnect with your body in a gentle, all-levels yoga class designed for relaxation and self-care.

    Wed, 2/18/26

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  • Reverb Dance Competition

    Feb 27 – Mar 1 — Clark State Performing Arts Center — Check event page for registration fees — Dive into a high-energy atmosphere where dancers of all levels and abilities shine.

    Fri, 2/27/26

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  • Finding the Funny: A Keynote with Jan

    5:30-7:00 p.m. — Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center — Refunds available up to 7 days before event — Experience Jan's clean and humorous take on life, work, and health.

    Thu, 3/12/26

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  • Virtuosity and Vision Concert

    7:30-10 p.m. — Clark State Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of exquisite artistry with Poulenc, Saint-Saëns, and Sibelius in a symphonic celebration of sound.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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