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- Sep 29, 2026
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A U.S. Senate committee asking questions about Flock cameras | First Listen (opens the original)
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin questioned an Arizona Sheriff about his decision to terminate their contract with Flock Safety.
Southwind Park in Springfield hosting a balloon glow on Tuesday night, Sept. 29| First Listen (opens the original)
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Nathan Essex, from the Springfield Park District's Recreation Department, details the Night Glow details.
Flu season is here and a new type of vaccine is available | First Listen (opens the original)
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The Department of Public Health's Director says this vaccine has been shown to be 27% more effective at preventing serious illness.
The Route 66 Mother Road Festival this weekend celebrates 66's 100th Anniversary | First Listen (opens the original)
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Greg Cooper details the events for this weekend which is full of events for the whole family.
UIS is ranked in the top ten public regional universities in the Midwest | First Listen (opens the original)
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U.S. News and World Report used graduation and retention rates and academic quality as the criteria for its rankings of the best regional universities in the Midwest.
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