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The Sangamon County Fair welcomes visitors beginning Wednesday, June 12, through Sunday, June 16, with great grandstand entertainment, family-friendly activities, carnival, delicious fair food and local, live music. General admission is only $5. Children 4 and under are free.Highlights:Wednesday, June 12: Queen Pageant, sensory-friendly carnival hoursThursday, June 13: Priscilla Block with special guests Conner Smith and Marks Wills at the grandstand presented by Brandt and 104.5 WFMBFriday, June 14:
Springfield, IL – May 15, 2024 - The Springfield Fire Department is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art fire station, Fire Station #8, and invites the community to join in the celebration at a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 2:00pm, marking the official completion of the Fire Station #8, located at 600 Rickard Road. This event signifies a significant milestone for our community, showcasing
SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College students Sean McCarthy and Quinten Palmer of Springfield were honored at the Illinois Geographical Society’s annual awards banquet held in Burlington, Iowa, on April 26. McCarthy received the Charles Womack Award, which was established to honor the memory and spirit of Charles “Chuck” Womack, geography professor at Lakeland Community College. The award is given to one student who has excelled in both academics and extracurricular activities in the geography
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Memorial Hospital has again earned the nation’s highest designation for stroke care – one of only 18 hospitals in Illinois and five outside the Chicago region to achieve that level of certification. The Comprehensive Stroke Center designation, which SMH first earned in 2015, recognizes the hospital for its ability to provide expert, around-the-clock care for the most complex stroke patients. It is the highest designation for stroke care given by The Joint Commission, the
The Springfield Fire Department, in coordination with City Water Light & Power, will begin Fire Hydrant Testing on May 20, 2024. Testing is expected to be ongoing Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until July 31, 2024. Annual testing is essential to ensure fire hydrants are operating efficiently for fire protection purposes. Water can become discolored in service areas located in the vicinity of the hydrant tests. If discoloration occurs, residents may run cold water through the tap until the
SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College students Amelia Horn of Mason City, Farren Ackerman of Virden and Olivia Marchizza of Auburn were honored April 25 as members of the Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team. The annual banquet sponsored by the Illinois Community College Board, honors top community college students from across the state. Horn is a second-year occupational therapy assistant student at LLCC. She will be graduating this December and hopes to be hired through one of her fieldwork
CEFCU PRESENTS GAMEDAY AT THE MEMORIAL HEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY LRSEVENT FOR JUNIORS AGES 8 -18 Springfield—May 13, 2024—The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS announced that GAMEDAY presented by CEFCU will return to the tournament week lineup on Tuesday, June 25th. This event, geared for kids ages 8 – 18, will make a sixth-year return to the schedule thanks to local sponsor CEFCU. The event is free to attend and participate in but limited to the first fifty registered kids and
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Memorial Hospital has again earned the nation’s highest designation for stroke care – one of only 18 hospitals in Illinois and five outside the Chicago region to achieve that level of certification. The Comprehensive Stroke Center designation, which SMH first earned in 2015, recognizes the hospital for its ability to provide expert, around-the-clock care for the most complex stroke patients. It is the highest designation for stroke care given by The Joint Commission, the nonprofit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Hanson Professional Services Inc. advanced to second out of 14 in the medium-employer category on a list of 51 companies named the best places to work in Illinois. Hanson’s rankings, which were revealed at an awards ceremony May 9 at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn, is on the “Best Places to Work in Illinois” list managed by Houston-based Workforce Research Group. Workforce Research Group works with local media and publishing partners to establish “Best Places to Work”
Beginning Friday May, 17th at 9 a.m., City Water, Light and Power’s Energy Services Office is opening enrollment in “Helping Homes,” its home weatherization and energy efficiency program. This special assistance program helps qualifying low-income homeowners reduce their energy costs through installation of new energy-saving retrofits in their homes. Awarded applicants will first be scheduled for a home energy audit to determine the type and scope of retrofit for weatherization and efficiency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill- Following the lessons learned from last year's derecho and a commitment to bolster public safety, the City of Springfield announces the development of the first comprehensive crisis communications plan. This plan is designed to keep the community well-informed and prepared in all emergency scenarios. Last year's derecho highlighted the critical need for effective communication during emergencies. In response, the City of Springfield has worked diligently to create a robust crisis
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 9, 2024) – Ace Retail Holdings announced today that it has agreed to acquire Bishop Ace Hardware, a 13-store chain in central Illinois. Bishop Ace currently owns and operates an Ace Hardware store in Chatham (1200 North Main) and two in Springfield (214 N. Walnut Street and 1600 Wabash Avenue). According to Ace Retail Holdings, it will be a seamless transition of ownership, and the stores will retain their Ace branding, store management, personnel, and the current product mix. It is
SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Health and SIU Medicine have announced plans to transition the urgent care clinic at Memorial Care on North Dirksen Parkway to a federally qualified health center (FQHC) administered by SIU Medicine this summer. Memorial will continue to operate a primary care clinic with lab and imaging services at that location.An FQHC receives support from the federal government to provide integrated, accessible health care services for all patients, regardless of insurance status.“Many patients
SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College recognized students with academic, leadership and special awards at the Student Recognition Ceremony May 8. The top award of 2024 Outstanding Graduate was presented to Alexa Maher of Auburn. The award recognizes a graduate’s excellent grade point average, leadership, motivation, service to the college community, extracurricular activities and ability to overcome obstacles. Maher has served as the president of the Honors Student Club, a leader in Phi Theta
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The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to present a new program to Springfield, “Red Light Night,” on Tuesday, May 28 from 5:30 P.M. to 7P.M in the Carnegie North room located on the first floor of Lincoln Library, 326 S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62701. “Red Light Night” is a series of discussions on provocative topics within the arts led by guest lecturers on select evenings. These sessions serve as a platform to explore a variety of themes that are prevalent in the art communities. Presentations
Divina Shā Kluge selected as commencement speaker; David Western to be recognized with 2024 Honored Alumni Award SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College will conduct commencement exercises on Friday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield. Divina Shā Kluge of Springfield has been selected as this year’s commencement speaker. She is earning an associate in applied science degree in integrated media design. Kluge is also the weekend news anchor for WTAX 93.9 FM. After
On Saturday, April 27, The Illinois Jaycees recognized City of Springfield Director of Communications Haley Wilson as one of its honorees for The Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of Illinois for 2024. Haley joined City of Springfield in May 2023 and is responsible for all City communications and outreach including Municipal Channel 18 and the City’s Audio-Visual Department. Wilson was honored by Jaycees for Cultural Achievement as co-founder of The Culture Experience, LLC. The Culture Experience was
SPRINGFIELD – The University of Illinois Springfield honored longtime NPR Illinois (WUIS) donors and volunteers Richard and Hannah McDaniel with the University of Illinois Foundation’s William E. Winter Award for Outstanding Advocate Leadership during a Celebration of Philanthropy event on May 1 in the Student Union Ballroom. Both are graduates of the University of Illinois. Hannah received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) in 1964. Richard earned his
SPRINGFIELD – The University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management has awarded nearly $4,000 in prizes to local high school students who competed in a virtual stock trading competition. Spearheaded by UIS Assistant Professors of Finance Serkan Karadas and Tammy Schlosky, the competition included more than 80 students. Conducted on the free platform MarketWatch, the competition drew participants from Rochester, New Berlin, Sacred Heart-Griffin and Auburn high schools. Home-schooled
SPRINGFIELD – Lincoln Land Community College Community Education is again partnering with the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureauthis summer to present “History Cooks,” a series of free cooking and baking demonstrations of dishes based on iconic Springfield restaurants and foods. All programs, with the exception of May 18, will be on Fridays at noon at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Attendees will receive a souvenir recipe card so they can
The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the May 2024 roster for “Friday Night Jazz & Blues,” hosted by Boone’s in downtown Springfield, IL. May 3 The Hat Trio May 10 Black Magic Johnson May 17 Springfield High School Jazz Combo May 24 Smooth N’ Blue Band May 31 Johnnie Owens and Friends “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” is a renewed program that began as “Uptown Friday Night” and was revitalized in 2021 under its new moniker. This year-round series of jazz and blues concerts
St. Louis powerhouse The Prophecy Show will bring their signature and highly-energized Rock Opera back to the UIS Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 8 p.m. Launching their 18th touring season of an extravagant Christmas musical production! This powerhouse group of classically trained musicians come together to create nothing short of an electrifying evening of holiday rock music. Performing in the style of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Prophecy Show has spared no details when it
SPRINGFIELD – Emily Mocny, an organization development consultant, is the Memorial Health System Resources Colleague of the Month for April. Mocny is highly regarded by her peers as a change management guru. She has assisted in several high-profile projects, establishing standard organizational management principles to system-wide initiatives. “Emily never does anything without giving it 110%, and she will never let a colleague feel like they are alone in their journey of change,” wrote her
Springfield, IL, May 1, 2024 - AlignLife of Springfield has created a children’s garden at its Montvale location. The chiropractic center launched the initiative to help encourage younger patients to eat healthy, move their bodies, and start a garden at home. AlignLife of Springfield owner Dr. Bryne Willey said his family had enjoyed planting the garden to share their passion for growing what they eat with the center’s patients. “We want to encourage families to live a healthy life and lead by example,”
SPRINGFIELD – Laure Hester, a unit secretary at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for April. Hester is considered by many to be the cornerstone of her floor for the past 16 years. She has mentored many colleagues on and off her floor especially techs and unit secretaries. She prioritizes patient safety ensuring fall risk patients have appropriate footing on, and she makes sure fall risk signs are noticeable outside patient rooms. She also does skin checks
SPRINGFIELD — The Lincoln Land Community College Board of Trustees welcomed a new student trustee on Wednesday, April 24. Braden Nicoll of Springfield took the oath of office for a one-year term as student trustee on the LLCC Board of Trustees. Nicoll, a freshman, is a member of LLCC’s Honors Program, Phi Theta Kappa and Black Student Union. Currently a certified medical assistant, Nicoll plans on earning his associate of applied science degree in nursing and then continuing his education to become a
Mathers Road is currently closed fully to all traffic between Cockrell Lane and Wood Duck Drive. Due to some erosion at the bridge structure just east of Cockrell Lane, the road has been closed until further evaluations and repairs can be made.
SPRINGFIELD — Student leaders from Lincoln Land Community College’s Alpha Epsilon Kappa chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society attended Catalyst, PTK’s international convention, in Orlando, Fla., April 4-6. LLCC’s chapter was named one of PTK’s Top 100 Chapters for the first time in chapter history, placing it in the top 8% of all PTK chapters internationally. Dr. Gillian Bauer of Springfield was awarded a Paragon Award for New Advisors, which recognizes significant contributions to chapter and
SPRINGFIELD — Kirk Yenerall of Springfield, professor of mathematics at Lincoln Land Community College, was recently recognized as a 2024 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award winner by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) at their annual conference in Louisville. The distinction, named for former AACC President and CEO Dale P. Parnell, was established to recognize individuals who demonstrate passion for the students and the classroom; show willingness to support students,
Illinois banker to advocate on behalf of the nation’s community banksPress Release: City, State. (Month XX, 2024)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) announced that Jason Knoedler, CEO Vice Chairman of the Board of Bank of Springfield was elected to serve on ICBA’s Housing and Finance Committee as the Co-Chairman. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks and is committed to its founding mission to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish."Community banks, as
Registration now open SPRINGFIELD — College for Kids at Lincoln Land Community College will offer more than 60 programs this summer from June 10-July 25 thanks to new and continuing partnerships. Most programs will be held at the Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd. New this year are theater camps for grades 1-8. There are three camps — Introduction to Theater, Auditioning for Theater and Introduction to Production, which includes backstage elements like set and costume design. Girls in
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Sergio “Satch” Pecori, P.E., chairman and CEO at Hanson Professional Services Inc., has received the Ed Rapp Leadership in Action Award. The annual award recognizes individuals who best demonstrate leadership despite challenges, deliver long-term solutions, positively influence others and advocate collaboration. Pecori was honored April 17 during the Innovations Conference on Infrastructure at Pair-A-Dice Hotel in East Peoria. Pecori, who works at Hanson’s Springfield headquarters,
Children throughout Springfield and surrounding communities are receiving extended medical care, and once they return home, their families often need extra help to pay for items or services that insurance does not cover. SIU Medicine is inviting golfers to team up and join us at the On Par for Pediatrics charity golf outing on June 3. Your support can help these children who are facing life-altering diseases. A shotgun start will begin the round at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, at The Rail Golf Course,
April 23, 2024 (Springfield, IL) - The Springfield Art Association (SAA), in collaboration with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) and Sangamon County, is seeking proposals for mural artwork to adorn the newly remodeled and expanded lobby of the Sangamon County Building. The murals will be Abraham Lincoln themed following Mr. Lincoln’s early years in Illinois, Mr. Lincoln in Springfield, and a striking image or portrait of Mr. Lincoln. “This project offers artists an opportunity
Join us in celebrating the latest Central Illinois Customer Service Association “WOW” Award Winner, Orion Marty, Senior Account Manager with Damon Priddy State Farm!The “WOW” Award, sponsored by 92.7 WMAY, is an opportunity to recognize those unsung heroes that lift our spirits and inspire us through their simple or extraordinary acts of kindness or superior customer service.?By recognizing those who make a difference in our lives, we are challenged to think about how we can do the same for others. It’s
SPRINGFIELD – Lisa Wall, a complex care coordinator for Memorial Behavioral Health (MBH), is the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group Colleague of the Month for April. Wall is a member of Memorial Behavioral Health’s Projects for Assistance in Transitions from Homelessness Team (PATH). She serves individuals experiencing both homelessness and severe mental illness and has assisted more than 70 individuals in securing affordable and safe housing since starting with MBH. “In a challenging and fast-paced
Michelle Pulce-FlynnDirector, Grant DevelopmentLincoln Land Community College (217) 786-2446michelle.pulce-flynn@llcc.eduWhat products and services does your business offer? LLCC offers affordable education whether earning a two year associate degree and transferring to a four year institution or completing a program that allows student to enter directly into the workforce. LLCC also offers multiple certificate programs that in most cases are stackable, which means a person can earn a certificate, go
SPRINGFIELD – The University of Illinois Springfield, Junior League of Springfield and the United Way of Central Illinois honored more than 40 Sangamon County volunteers, businesses and organizations during the 16th annual Good as Gold Ceremony on April 22 in the UIS Student Union. The Good as Gold Ceremony was started in 2008 to honor people, businesses and organizations who freely give their time and talents to make Sangamon County a better place to live. Distinguished Volunteer
SPORTSNEWS 5250 Shepherd Road • P.O. Box 19256 • Springfield, IL 62794-9256 • 217-786-4918 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2024Contact: Kyla Kruse, kyla.kruse@llcc.edu, 217-786-4918 Note: photo attached LLCC Coach Ron Riggle receives 2024 NJCAA Loyalty Award SPRINGFIELD — Coach Ron Riggle, Lincoln Land Community College’s athletics director and head baseball coach, received the 2024 Loyalty Award on April 17 at the NJCAA Convention in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 18, 2024 Contact: Blake Wood, 217-206-6716 UIS to hold five academic summer camps for high school students SPRINGFIELD – University of Illinois Springfield Continuing and Professional Education will offer five academic summer camps for high school students in June, July and August. Each experience will be led by UIS faculty and will offer students a challenging, fun and affordable summer experience focused on exploring emerging
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery presents “Inter | Action,” a group exhibition featuring works by an all-women roster of five visual arts students as they prepare to transition from student artists to emerging professionals.An opening reception will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on April 25 in the gallery, located in the UIS Health and Sciences Building, 2295 William Maxwell Lane, Springfield, Room 201. The exhibition will be open to the public until May 9.Exhibiting artists
Date: April 17, 2024 Contact: Blake Wood, 217-206-6716 SPRINGFIELD – The University of Illinois Springfield College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is part of a $25,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant aimed at helping public colleges and universities navigate the world of artificial intelligence. The funding was awarded to Miriam Wallace, dean of the UIS College of Liberal Arts and
Following the momentum from his U.S. Spring Tour and the ninth annual voyage of his KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA cruise, Joe Bonamassa has announced his U.S. Fall 2024 Tour, promising an extraordinary series of performances that underscore his unparalleled prowess and contribution to the blues-rock genre. Recognized globally as one of the most talented guitarists of his era and dubbed “the world's biggest blues guitarist” by Guitar World Magazine, Bonamassa continues to redefine blues-rock, bringing it
Family Service Center is having its first fundraiser since 2019! Come and enjoy in the fun on 6/02/2024 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm for Bags and Brews! Capital City Cornhole will be hosting a bags tournament which includes placement winnings for Pros 1st and 2nd place plus Amateurs 1st and 2nd place. The event will be hosted at Buzz Bomb with food from Seoul 4 Soul along with music by Sun of Circumstances. Ticket prices will be $20 for the bags tournament only or $35 for the bags tournament, a food ticket, and a
HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital is encouraging people of any age or ability to participate in the Little Miracles 5K Walk/Run. All proceeds from this event will go towards the ongoing needs of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. John’s. “The Little Miracles 5K offers an opportunity for friends, families and colleagues to come together while supporting a great cause,” said Mary Rogers, philanthropy specialist for HSHS St. John’s Foundation. “It is truly remarkable to witness the community
Lincoln Land Community College and Illinois Extension are partnering to offer a Horticulture Institute for teachers of grades K-5 on June 25 and 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Kreher Agriculture Center on the LLCC-Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. This two-day workshop will provide training on how to incorporate hands-on horticulture learning into classrooms. No green thumb is required. Participants will be able to get their hands dirty with hands-on activities about seed starting, plant cuttings,
Volunteer registration is now open for the Memorial Health Championship, a PGA TOUR sanctioned golf tournament at Panther Creek Country Club. Tournament officials announced that COUNTRY® Financial will continue to serve as the Official Sponsor of the volunteer program. The tournament is looking to recruit more than 400 volunteers to fill over 20 different committees at this year’s event scheduled for June 24 - 30. As the sponsor of the volunteer program, COUNTRY will support this dedicated team of people
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield will hold four Lunch & Learn Series events this spring. The series is presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society.WHERE: Illini Country Club, 1601 Illini Rd., SpringfieldDETAILS: Feb. 16 – “French Illinois” Doors open at 9:30 a.m., program at 10 a.m. (free - no lunch served) Mark J. Wagner, professor of anthropology and director for the Center for Archaeological Investigations at Southern Illinois University Carbondale