Denim & Diamonds Gala
Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine hosted the 24th annual Denim & Diamonds Gala fundraiser n Saturday, October 12, at the Crowne Plaza. Denim & Diamonds provides the seed funds for critical and innovative cancer research, compassionate patient programs...
The Illinois Innocence Project – Sponsor Reception
On October 19th at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, the Illinois Innocence Project at the University of Illinois Springfield held its annual Defenders of the Innocent fundraising event featuring personal stories shared by exonerees James Kluppelberg, Marilyn...
67th Annual Columbus Day Banquet
The Roman Cultural Society held its 67th Annual Columbus Day Banquet at Illini Country Club was on Friday, October 11. The banquet was a salute to the Italian American experience in Springfield and Sangamon County. Over 170 attendees enjoyed champaign, dinner and...
Hanson Engineers Celebrate 70 Years
Hanson celebrates their 70th year anniversary with a client appreciation event at Erin's Pavilion on November 20th.
DSI Market Street Dinner 2024
The bounty of the Old Capitol Farmers Market joined with Downtown Springfield Inc. for the 9th Annual Friends of the Market Street Dinner held on September 12th. Photos by Juliann Pennell ...
Central Illinois Foodbank Thanksgiving Distribution
Thanksgiving Meals Serve Nearly 2,000 Households in Springfield SPRINGFIELD Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving came early for families and seniors across Springfield, as nearly 2,000 households received food boxes and prepared holiday meals as part of a large-scale community...
CAMP CARE-A-LOT: LSCA’s newest program
Lake Springfield Christian Assembly (LSCA) Celebrates Milestones, Highlights Transformational Vision SPRINGFIELD, IL – Nearly 70 attendees gathered this past weekend for Lake Springfield Christian Assembly’s (LSCA) GROW Project Awareness Celebration, marking a...
Thanksgiving Distribution – Central Illinois Foodbank
WHO: Central Illinois Foodbank WHAT: Central Illinois Foodbank will host a Thanksgiving distribution at 1937 E. Cook St., Springfield, IL 62703. The Foodbank will distribute turkeys, apples, broccoli, pumpkin pie, blocks of cheese and Thanksgiving-themed boxes of dry...
LLCC Names New Athletics Director
Lincoln Land Community College has named Diana Couch of Titusville, Florida, as its new athletics director. She replaces Ron Riggle, who retired in August. Couch comes to LLCC with experience in coaching women’s basketball and serving as the...
LLCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society installs new officers
The Alpha Epsilon Kappa chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Lincoln Land Community College held its fall induction ceremony Oct. 23 in the Trutter Center on the Springfield campus. The event formally recognized 37 new chapter members with a ceremony and...
Attract Backyard Birds with the Right Seeds
(Family Features) While almost all bird seed may look pretty much the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what kinds of seeds different birds like can help you attract a variety of fine feathered friends to your...
Scott Hanson, host of the NFL Network’s Red Zone, To Be Keynote Speaker
During the NFL season, Scott Hanson is the NFL Network's Red Zone host. The former WICS-TV/Channel 20 sportscaster will be back in Springfield Monday, April 15 to be the keynote speaker at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Banquet. Paul...
Trendy Takes on Kitchen and Bath Design
(Family Features) Designing a new home, remodeling your own or simply rethinking aesthetics and decor all require a little imagination and a lot of inspiration. A quick online search brings up hundreds if not thousands of thoughtful ways...
2024 Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
The 32nd Springfield Sports Hall of FameInduction Ceremony WHEN: February 19, 2024 - Doors open at 5:00 p.m. WHERE: BOS Center (Bank of Springfield Center) in downtown Springfield TICKETS: $50 ($25 for Hall of Fame members) - Call Lesa Schaive at (217) 529-0008 for...
The City of Springfield Pet Adoption Event!
With the holiday season drawing near, we extend an invitation for you to join us in spreading warmth and happiness. Open your hearts and homes to a furry friend in search of love. The City of Springfield is partnering with Sangamon County...
6 Tips for Hosting a Game Day Gathering
(Family Features) Bats and helmets, sticks and pucks, a goal and a ball – whether your favorite sport takes place on a field or a pitch, the ice or the hardwood, true fans get a kick out of hosting their fellow supporters to watch the...
Andre Iguodala, Four Time NBA Champion – Retires
Springfield native and Lanphier High School alum Andre Iguodala recently announced his retirement after 19 seasons in the NBA. Paul Wappel, who writes feature articles for Springfield Scene Magazine, interviewed the four time NBA champion and...
The “Muttcracker” Comes to Springfield
The Springfield Youth Performance Group (SYPG) is proud to partner with WILD Canine Rescue to bring the “Muttcracker” to Springfield. The “Muttcracker” is a popular social media campaign among the dance community and local animal shelters to...
Calming Color: Design inspiration for a comforting, relaxing home
(Family Features) Updating your home can provide the perfect opportunity to explore new design styles or refresh living spaces with a new color scheme. In fact, a coat of paint can help set the mood for entire rooms in your home. By turning to...
5 Tips for Keeping Pets Pest-Free
(Family Features) Naturally curious, many pets sniff and explore other animals and objects, unaware they may expose themselves to potentially harmful parasites and conditions. According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, 1 in 100...
