Known as the “strawberry dress” for its decorative pattern of berries and leaves, the dress can be seen in the special exhibit.

Officials said the decision was made after “careful financial review, professional consultation, and much prayer.”

The weekend also marked a milestone performance for the Pewaukee, Wis., native, who surpassed 1,000 career points while closing out her Prairie Stars career with her strongest stretch of her basketball career.

The University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management opened a new trading lab. The facility features a dozen Bloomberg Terminals.

“The most exciting part of this is the level of enthusiasm and the number of students who happen to be Black students or otherwise African American students who partake in this voluntarily,” said moderator Robert Blackwell.

The event is scheduled for Feb. 28.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 19.

Jay Shanle has been named to the role on an interim basis. He replaces Carlos Ortega, who is leaving as part of a mutual separation agreement.

The series will return for its seventh season on Thursday, May 28th, 2026, and run 10 weeks through July 30th, 2026.

The premier arts venue has been closed this season as a major plumbing project continues in the building. But it's also brought an opportunity for a needed refresh.