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Crime of the Week: Support Crime Stoppers with upcoming fundraisers

Crime of the Week:  Support Crime Stoppers with upcoming fundraisers

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Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is highlighting its upcoming fundraising events.

Crime Stoppers’ Queen of Hearts is back!  Join us every Monday night at 7 PM for the drawing at Weebles Bar and Grill.  Can’t make it out there? No problem — you can grab your tickets at Jamie’s Rt. 66Northern LightsFranny’s, and Little Corner Bar.

And mark those calendars — Saturday, January 31st, 2026 — it’s our 15th Annual Crime Stoppers Trivia Night at the BOS Center!

Last year, more than 1,200 people came out for a night of fun, friendly competition, and community support — and this year’s event promises to be even bigger!  Keep checking our website, cashfortips.us, for details on sponsorships and registration, which is coming soon.

As always, if you have information regarding any crime contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on our website or the P3 app.   Remember: Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

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