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Springfield Park District worker identified after fatal lawn mower accident
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Springfield Park District worker identified after fatal lawn mower accident

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 27, 2026

A Springfield Park District employee who died after being found under a lawn mower at Lincoln Greens Golf Course on Thursday has been identified. 

Springfield parks to get major upgrades with state grant funding
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Springfield parks to get major upgrades with state grant funding

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Jan 21, 2026

Whether it's to play on the playground, take a walk, or go fishing, many parks in the Springfield area are getting a major makeover. 

Henson Robinson Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland with holiday light displays
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Henson Robinson Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland with holiday light displays

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Nov 26, 2025

"Zoo Lights!" will begin Thanksgiving weekend and end the week before Christmas at the Henson Robinson Zoo in Springfield. 

Springfield man arrested for attempted kidnapping at Kiwanis Park
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Springfield man arrested for attempted kidnapping at Kiwanis Park

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 14, 2025

A Springfield man was arrested late Tuesday afternoon for an attempted kidnapping of a young child. 

Lincoln Park prioritizing inclusivity with upcoming redevelopments
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Lincoln Park prioritizing inclusivity with upcoming redevelopments

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Aug 25, 2025

Lincoln Park in Springfield is undergoing redevelopments aimed at cultivating an environment where everyone's physical needs are met. 

Springfield takes first step towards new ownership of Robin Roberts Stadium
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Springfield takes first step towards new ownership of Robin Roberts Stadium

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 19, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The City of Springfield took its first step towards new ownership of Robin Roberts Stadium. 

Lucky Horseshoes cancel 7th game this season
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Lucky Horseshoes cancel 7th game this season

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 20, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes cancelled their 7th game this season on Sunday.

Lucky Horseshoes, Springfield Park District still at odds over stadium dispute
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Lucky Horseshoes, Springfield Park District still at odds over stadium dispute

  • Ben Machi
  • Updated Jul 16, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes and the Springfield Park District continue to battle over what to do with Robin Ro…

Springfield parks president honored with state-wide award for community service
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Springfield parks president honored with state-wide award for community service

  • Updated Feb 16, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — On Tuesday, the Springfield Park District announced that the president of the district, Leslie Sgro, was the recipi…

Lifeguard training offered through Springfield Park District
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Lifeguard training offered through Springfield Park District

  • Aug 23, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Registration is open for a lifeguard training course held through the Springfield Park District. 

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