UIS Alumni Gala

UIS Alumni Gala

The 2025 UIS Alumni Gala was held in the UIS Student Center Ballroom.  The celebration honored the outstanding alumni achievements of 4 graduates. University of Illinois Alumni Achievement Award The Honorable Cheri Callahan Bustos, MA '85 University of Illinois...

2025 Springfield Sports Hall of Fame

2025 Springfield Sports Hall of Fame

The Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Welcomes New Members by Paul Wappel The 33rd Springfield Sports Hall of Fame (SSHOF) Induction Ceremony took place at The BOS Center in downtown Springfield on Monday, Feb. 17.  Several hundred people attended the event. This year’s...

10 Questions with Steve Sykes

10 Questions with Steve Sykes

ArtScene by Gus Gordon 10 Questions with Steve Sykes What art form are you involved in? I am an actor, director, playwright and singer in the Springfield theater community. Where might we have seen you or your work? My favorite roles over the years include the Wizard...

5 Tips for Keeping Pets Pest-Free

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...

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5 Must-Haves for Outdoor Entertaining

5 Must-Haves for Outdoor Entertaining

  (Family Features) Gatherings and get-togethers may commonly take place inside, but giving your guests extra space takes nothing more than a little creativity and the right outdoor appliances. Open a new door – literally – and head outside to...

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7 Budget-Friendly Gardening Hacks

7 Budget-Friendly Gardening Hacks

  (Family Features) Gardening can be a simple way to beautify your yard, relieve stress and save money on your grocery bill, but like any hobby, you can get carried away buying necessary equipment. Fun, frugal and environmentally...

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