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
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.
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
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
LLCC to host Campus Visit Day June 24
SPRINGFIELD — Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college, training for a hands-on career or adding new skills are invited to visit Lincoln Land Community College for Campus Visit Day on Tuesday, June 24, 5:30-8 p.m. The free event will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd. “Discover more at LLCC — from our many programs of study to our personalized services that help students succeed. Join us at our Campus Visit Day to find out why LLCC is a smart choice for
