Suresh Krishnan Named Memorial Health Chief Information Officer
Suresh Krishnan will join Memorial Health as chief information officer effective July 28. Krishnan most recently served as chief technology officer at Cone Health in Greensboro, North Carolina, and is very familiar with Illinois, having spent more than 30 years with health care organizations in the Chicago area earlier in his career.He graduated with honors from the University of Madras in Chennai, India, earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.“I was fortunate to work with Suresh at Cone
SECOND PHASE OF WATER MAIN RELOCATION WORK TO CLOSE NEXT SECTION OF 9th STREET
Beginning Tuesday, June 24, CWLP’s Water Department will move to the second phase of a project to relocate 2,000 feet of 24-inch water main for the Springfield Rail Improvements Project on North Grand Avenue. This phase of work, expected to last three weeks, requires a street opening and road closure on N. 9th Street from the North Grand Avenue intersection to Reservoir Street. This project represents part of the City of Springfield’s match towards the Springfield Rail Improvements Project, and is the
Blue light brings bladder cancer into focus during Men’s Health Month
Blue light may have a bad reputation for disrupting sleep, but in the hands of a skilled urologist, it reveals hard-to-reach bladder tumors that once hid in the dark. HSHS St. John’s Hospital is excited to offer Blue Light Cystoscopy with Cysview, which enhances the visibility of cancerous bladder tumors that often go undetected with traditional white light. The innovative, quick procedure leads to a quicker diagnosis and treatment for patients. “This new procedure is more than a technological upgrade –
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A NEW MURAL IN SPRINGFIELD
The Springfield Art Association has been awarded a grant from Healing Illinois, a division of the Field Foundation of Illinois, to add a mural to Jaycee Park in Springfield. Local artist Jeff Williams has designed the mural and is working with three student assistants to produce the dynamic and colorful mural on all four sides of the structure at the park, adjacent to the playground. The underlying theme of Jeff’s graphic design is love. It incorporates traditional African Adinkra symbols with powerful
CWLP TO UPDATE CITY COUNCIL ON WATER DIVISION WORK, ELECTRIC DIVISION IRP
At the Tuesday, June 24th Committee of the Whole meeting City Water, Light and Power will present on Water Division activities, including lead service line replacement work and other projects, as well as provide an update on Electric Division work for the utility’s next Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Ways to WatchCity Council meetings are held at on the third floor of Municipal Center West at 300 S. Seventh Street and begin at 5:30 p.m. You can watch: • Locally on Comcast Cable Channel 18 and AT&T TV
Springfield Clinic Dome at SCHEELS Sports Park Inflated Largest air-supported sports dome in the world
The largest air-supported sports dome in the world rose from the ground at SCHEELS Sports Park in the past two days and is now fully inflated. Named for its sponsor, the Springfield Clinic Dome is expected to be open for youth sports competitions late this year. The dome is part of the SCHEELS Sports Park development at Legacy Pointe that will also feature outdoor turf fields for baseball, softball, football and soccer. The park is located behind the SCHEELS superstore on South MacArthur Boulevard in
Prairie Cardiovascular patients get significant relief from irregular heartbeat
Patients at Prairie Cardiovascular whose irregular heartbeats are resistant to medication treatment are finding relief as part of the first clinical trial of a safer and precisely targeted noninvasive method of treating persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Prairie Cardiovascular Executive Medical Director Dr. Ziad Issa noted the innovative procedure uses pulsed field ablation (PFA) – short, rapid pulses of electricity – to target and destroy the heart tissue causing the irregular heart rhythm. The
Touch a Truck School Supply Drive Seeks Donations for Local Students
The academic year may have just ended, but HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital is already thinking ahead to fall by scheduling its annual, popular Touch a Truck Back-to-School Supply Drive for July 17 in front of the hospital. “We look forward to this event every year, since it combines our mission and fun,” said Abigail Salzeider, MSNED, RN, Nurse Manager of Pediatrics and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the children’s hospital. “Community residents can donate school supplies for local students
MONROE STREET TO REDUCE FOR WATER MAIN INSTALLATION
Beginning Wednesday, June 18, one eastbound lane of Monroe Street will be closed between Walnut Street and Lewis Street to accommodate City Water, Light and Power’s installation of a new 10-inch water main for Springfield High School’s building addition project. This project is expected to take multiple days to complete and work will be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. This lane will reopen once road surface repairs are complete. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and be aware of workers
Traffic Alert: Temporary Closure at Laurel and MacArthur Due to Accident Investigation
The City of Springfield Public Works Department is announcing a temporary road closure at Laurel and MacArthur due to an ongoing investigation into an accident in the area. Effective immediately, both eastbound and westbound traffic will be closed on Laurel Street from MacArthur Boulevard to the east alley. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and use caution when traveling near the area. The closure will remain in place until further notice as officials work to safely complete the
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Ambassador Committee Member Spotlight Robert Patterson
Robert PattersonFinancial Advisor - Asst. Vice PresidentPNC Investments (217) 753-7162r.patterson@pnc.com What products and services does your business offer? Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Investment Solutions, Tax-Efficient Investments, Life and LTC Insurance Planning What is one thing you'd like for people to know about your business? The names, faces, and circumstances may change and vary, but if there's one inescapable pattern to the markets and investing it's this: We
Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS to hold Inspiring Folds of Honor Tribute on June 27
Sponsored by Compliance Solutions, the event will honor the courage and sacrifice of military heroes and first responders with a day of remembrance and celebration. Springfield, IL — The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS invites the public to attend a memorable tribute in partnership with Folds of Honor and sponsored by Compliance Solutions. Folds of Honor Friday will take place June 27, 2025, at Panther Creek Country Club. The public is invited to a special ceremony beginning at approximately
LLCC announces spring 2025 full-time President’s and Vice President’s lists
SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College has announced its full-time President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2025 semester. Full-time students who earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) are noted with an asterisk and earned President’s list honors. Full-time students who earned between a GPA of 3.5-3.99 earned Vice President’s list honors. Full-time students are enrolled in 12 or more credit hours. Arenzville – Kj Beck, Seth M. Burchard, George Gallegos Ashland – Kashton D.
LLCC announces spring 2025 part-time President’s and Vice President’s lists
SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College has announced its part-time President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2025 semester. Part-time students, enrolled in six to 11 credit hours, who earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) are noted with an asterisk and achieved President’s list honors. Part-time students who earned a GPA of 3.5-3.99 achieved Vice President’s list honors. Arenzville – Olivia Curry, Wade T. Swan*, Jeris A. Wankel, Amber R. Zinkula Ashland – Carson O. Arthalony*, Eric M.
UIS launches online graduate marketing certificates in partnership with Risepoint
The University of Illinois Springfield is expanding opportunities for working professionals to gain in-demand marketing expertise through the launch of its new MBA Certificate in Marketing and Graduate Certificate in Marketing. Beginning in Fall 2025, these programs will be available in an online format, offering flexibility for students looking to advance their careers while balancing work and personal commitments.As an early adopter of online education, UIS recognizes the potential of this modality to
SPRINGFIELD ART ASSOCIATION KICKS OFF 12TH ANNUAL “PAINT THE STREET” PRESENTED BY PNC BANK
The Springfield Art Association (SAA) will kick off the 12th annual “Paint the Street” presented by PNC Bank. The unique, outdoor event will be hosted in downtown Springfield from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., June 28, along a designated area on Washington Street where local artists will express their talent by painting on 6’ x 6’ squares. “The SAA is thrilled to have PNC back again to help us draw the community downtown to showcase colorful creativity by a range of artists. We encourage families to join on
HYDRANT FLUSHING PLANNED FOR VAL-E-VUE & YOUNGSTON HILLS
The Springfield Fire Department, in coordination with City Water, Light and Power, will be flushing and testing hydrants for operations and efficiency in Val-E-Vue and Youngston Hills subdivision in the weeks ahead. Val-E-Vue is planned for June 17 and Youngston Hills is planned for July 7 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. As a reminder, other testing around the city is scheduled to be continue through July 31. Annual testing is essential to ensure fire hydrants are operating efficiently for fire
Patriot Award Recognizes Outstanding Support from Memorial Health for National Guard and Reserve Members
Anne Murphy, manager in the Clinical Informatics Department at Memorial Health (MH), received a Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, an office established in 1972 under the Department of Defense. The award is given to a supervisor or manager who makes a special effort to support a working National Guard or Reserve member with flexible scheduling, time off before and after deployment, care for families, and if necessary, leaves of absence. Tamera
Mayor Buscher Announces Leadership Transition
Mayor Misty Buscher has announced a leadership transition within her administration. Mike Disco will be departing from his role as Chief of Staff. “I want to thank Mike Disco for his service and contributions to the City of Springfield,” said Mayor Buscher. “I appreciate his efforts on behalf of our residents and wish him the very best in his future endeavors.” This transition reflects the administration’s ongoing commitment to aligning leadership with its vision for the future of Springfield. Further
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD HOLDS PROMOTIONAL CEREMONY FOR NEW FIRE AND POLICE LEADERSHIP
On Monday, June 2, the City of Springfield hosted a special promotional ceremony at the Firefighters Lake Club to recognize new leadership within the Springfield Fire and Police Departments. Assistant Fire Chief Nicholas Zummo was officially promoted to Fire Chief, succeeding Chief Edward Canny, who retired in May after years of dedicated service. Captain Julie Plunk was promoted to the position of Assistant Fire Chief, making history as the highest-ranking female officer in department history. In
Dougherty Named May Colleague of the Month for System Resources at Memorial Health
Katy Dougherty, an early childhood teacher with Memorial Child Care, is the Memorial Health System Resources Colleague of the Month for May. A grateful parent undergoing chemotherapy treatments nominated Dougherty for the award, citing her compassion and attention to the family’s needs. During the children’s Halloween parade, Dougherty brought the child out to the parent (who was isolating in the car) to say hello and include the parent in the festivities. In another instance, Dougherty created an
Dodson Named May Colleague of the Month for Springfield Memorial Hospital
Marie Dodson, a patient care technician at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for May. Dodson emphasizes the safety and comfort of patients and always leaves a positive impression. She is also appreciated by colleagues for her willingness to stay late and help when the situation requires extra assistance. “Marie goes the extra mile to make sure her patients are comfortable the entire time she is on shift and before she leaves,” wrote the nominator. “Her
LeadershipDNA Celebrates Launch with Ribbon Cutting Event
LeadershipDNA Celebrates Launch with Ribbon Cutting Event Springfield, IL — 30 May 2025 — LeadershipDNA, a new local business dedicated to empowering individuals and teams through leadership development, coaching, and training, is excited to announce its official launch with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted in partnership with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held on Friday, 13 June 2025 between 4-7pm at Saputo’s in Springfield. The community is invited to join founders
Infant Sleep Sacks Given to New Parents at Memorial Health Hospitals to Promote Safe Sleep
SPRINGFIELD – Parents of babies born at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital will be given free infant sleep sacks as part of a Safe Sleep initiative in conjunction with the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative. “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a leading cause of death in infants under one year of age in Illinois, which is why this initiative is so important,” said Kaitlyn Lynn, RNC-MNN, a nursery clinical coordinator at Springfield Memorial
LLCC instructor Derek Matlock honored
SPRINGFIELD — Derek Matlock of Pawnee, instructor of heating, ventilation, air condition and refrigeration (HVACR) at Lincoln Land Community College’s Workforce Institute, was recently recognized as a recipient of a 2025 NISOD Excellence Award. The honor was awarded at NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence held May 24-27 in Austin, Texas. The distinction recognizes Matlock’s outstanding contributions to Lincoln Land Community College and his unwavering commitment to
Davis joins Hanson as government market development lead
Daryl Davis, vice president and government market development lead, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. Working from Little Rock, Arkansas, he will play a key role in expanding Hanson’s presence in the federal government sector, using his extensive experience to serve clients more effectively. Davis previously worked for 20 years for an architecture, engineering and building services firm in Little Rock, most recently as principal – director of business and as a board member. He dedicated
New LLCC solar array delivering major energy savings and environmental benefits
SPRINGFIELD – Lincoln Land Community College has completed installation of its newest solar array behind the Child Development Center at 5090 Shepherd Road in Springfield. The state-of-the-art ground-mounted system is now fully operational and generating renewable energy for the center. Funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN), the solar array is projected to offset 100% of the LLCC Child Development Center’s electrical consumption and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 72
TechGuard Security Powers Statewide K–12 Cybersecurity Initiative in Ohio
S.H.I.E.L.D.® Awareness Platform Chosen to Train Staff in Over 900 Ohio School DistrictsBy empowering educators with knowledge, we help secure not just networks—but entire learning environments”— Carla Stone ST. LOUIS, IL, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TechGuard Security is proud to announce that its S.H.I.E.L.D.® Cybersecurity Awareness Training Platform has been selected as the foundation for a statewide initiative to enhance cybersecurity readiness across Ohio’s K–12 education
Ambassador Committee Member Spotlight - Alexis Haven
Alexis HavenDevelopment DirectorThe Animal Protective League of Springfield and Sangamon County (217)544-PETS (7387) ahaven@apl-shelter.orgWhat products and services does your business offer? The Animal Protective League (APL) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is the regional leader in ending pet overpopulation by providing affordable spay/neuter services to our community and finding loving homes for healthy, adoptable animals. Since the opening of our low-cost, high-quality
How to Bring in the Right People to Push Sales and Marketing Forward
The difference between a business that scales and one that stalls often comes down to who gets invited to the table. You don’t need an empire to start thinking like a CEO, but you do need to know when to stop doing it all yourself. The myth of the self-made entrepreneur gets pretty loud in the early stages, but eventually, reality punches through the noise. The truth is, most real growth starts when you stop hiring for proximity and start hiring for impact. Stop Hiring Based on Familiarity Too many
The Damon Priddy State Farm Team is Growing!
Springfield Illinois - March 2025 - Damon Priddy Insurance & Financial Services - a State Farm Agency is proud to announce the addition of three talented professionals - Chadd Pfeiffer, Marc Reeves and Heath Bilyeu - to it's growing team. As the agency continues to expand its footprint in the Springfield community, these new team members bring a wealth of knowledge, industry experience and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients. "This growth reflects our dedication to helping more
Damon Priddy State Farm recognized as both Best Agency & Best Agent in Springfield!
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - November 2024 The Damon Priddy State Farm Team, a leader in providing quality insurance & financial service solutions, is proud to announce it's recent awards for Best Insurance Agency and Best Insurance Agent in Springfield by the Community Choice Awards. These prestigious honors reflect the agency's dedication to clients, community engagement and exceptional service. This is the third consecutive year that the agency has taken home both awards! The awards were presented at the
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Damon Priddy State Farm Team Rebrands ''What is Service''
This week the agency has taken part in multiple events and recognized their service team for National Customer Service Week! Nearly four years into the launch of the Damon Priddy State Farm Agency, our team is "rebranding" the customer service team and the way we "do service". "I came from a background in hospitality, managing multiple hotels and major brands along the way. Taking care of people is engrained in who I am. That hospitality training and care for detail doesn't go away. Launching the agency in
