
Enhance Your Home’s Style with Stone
(Family Features) One essential step in planning a home renovation is choosing the right materials. Natural and textured walls continue to be trendy choices, and many building pros and homeowners are gravitating toward stone siding to...

Stress-Free Steps Toward Self-Care
(Family Features) Over the last few years, self-care has taken on heightened importance for moms across the country. That is why Mrs. T’s Pierogies is partnering with actress, entrepreneur and mom JoAnna Garcia Swisher for its “All-Star...

SYPG Alice in Wonderland Auditions Set for April 28 @ The Grant Conservatory of Music and Dance
Image by Mami Miyashima from Pixabay The Springfield Youth Performance Group (SYPG), an organization spotlighting young talent from the Springfield area, will hold dance auditions on Friday, April 28th, 2023, for its upcoming production of the...

LLCC offering Free summer classes and programs; freezing Tuition
Image by WOKANDAPIX from Pixabay Lincoln Land Community College has announced three free summer programs to prepare students for college and career training, along with a tuition freeze for the upcoming academic year. 3 for Free! New college...

A Spring Spread Any Bunny Can Create
(Culinary.net) With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. It’s also a great opportunity to tackle that dreadful spring cleaning and spruce up your living spaces with vibrant decor for visitors to...

Downtown Springfield Master Plan Project Progresses with Major Funding and Community Engagement Announcements
Master Plan Collaborators Launching New Website to Gain Community Input Progress on the Downtown Springfield Master Plan is getting a big push forward thanks in part to a recent $150,000 grant to the City of Springfield along a new initiative...

10 Affordable Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal
(Family Features) Your home’s first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may wonder how you can make some updates without breaking the bank. These 10 ideas are easy on budgets, but they can...

Once Friday, March 24, 2023 – Sunday, April 2, 2023 @ Hoogland
The Hoogland Center for the arts is proud to present the regional premiere of the musical ONCE on March 24-26 and March 31-April 2. From the very first note, ONCE draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only...

Entertaining on Easter: 5 tips to make holiday hosting simple
(Family Features) Easter signals springtime and provides an opportunity to gather with loved ones to celebrate. However, hosting the get-together – whether brunch, lunch or dinner – requires planning and preparation to ensure the event...

Million Dollar Time Machine March 11, 2023 @ UISPAC
A musical act from the FUTURE, performing with MILLION DOLLAR acts from the PAST and bringing it all together for you right here in the PRESENT. Ever wish you could go back in time? Now you can, WITH THE WORLD’S ONE AND ONLY TIME MACHINE LIVE...