🌱 What new Leland Grove contracts are now under public scrutiny?

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In today's newsletter:

• What new Leland Grove contracts are now under public scrutiny?

Also on today's calendar: Sunshine Daydream and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 32 and low of 27 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, temps: high: 31, low: 9. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 12 and low of -9 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FOIA request sent to City of Leland Grove regarding new or amended contracts on December 9, 2025 (sangamonsun.com) — A media outlet has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the City of Leland Grove seeking details on all new or amended city contracts from January through March 2025, including public works, technology, and consulting agreements. The requester is asking for electronic records and a fee waiver, saying the goal is to increase transparency around how Leland Grove spends public funds.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Leland Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Thursday Night Trivia at Anvil & Forge!
  Anvil & Forge Brewing and Distilling Company, 619 E Washington St, Springfield
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Sunshine Daydream
  Curve Inn , 3219 S 6th St , Southern View
  6:00 pm
• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Springfield, IL
  Maldaner's Restaurant , 222 S 6th St , Springfield
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Food and Clothing Distribution
  Frank and Linda Vala Dream Center of Sangamon County , 1480 N 5th St , Springfield
  9:00 am
• Tour of Downtown: Food and Drink Crawl
  Downtown Springfield Inc. , 1536 , Springfield
  11:00 am
• Downtown Springfield Holiday Walks
  Downtown Springfield Inc. , 1536 , Springfield
  11:00 am
• Tri-County Ducks Unlimited Bingo Event
  Knights of Columbus , 2200 Meadowbrook Rd , Springfield
  5:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Caroling at the Carillon
  Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon , 1740 W Fayette Ave , Springfield
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Sunshine Daydream • Grateful Dead Tribute - Curve Inn, Springfield
  Curve Inn , 3219 S 6th St , Southern View
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Ha Ha Holiday Show
  Hoogland Center For The Arts , 420 S 6th St , Springfield
  8:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

• Springfield Police Department shares updates on repair voucher program (foxillinois.com)
• Springfield-area micropantries have some big thinking behind them (sj-r.com)
• The Barrel Head contents up for auction (springfieldbusinessjournal.com)

Chatham

• Springfield home sells for nearly $1M in October. See the top 10 (sj-r.com)

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