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...
Haunting Home Decor: Creative indoor Halloween decoration ideas
(Family Features) From eerie jack-o-lanterns and creepy cobwebs to skeletons, faux bats and ghosts, there are many classic Halloween decorations that can help give your home a scary seasonal makeover. Take your seasonal decor beyond the black...
Who will hold the baton in the ISO’s Celebrity Conductor Challenge?
Six Springfield community leaders compete for the chance to step onto the podium to conduct the Illinois Symphony Orchestra at the Holiday Pops in the Heartland concert on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the UIS Performing Arts Center in Springfield, Illinois. This...
Hurricane Diane – UIS Theatre November 1-3 & 7-9, 2024 @ UISPAC
by Madeleine George Directed by Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson Scenic Design and Technical Direction by Dathan Powell Lighting Design by Craig Steenerson Costume Design by Cheyenne Flores BUY TICKETS HERE “Meet Diane, a permaculture gardener...
New Master Plan for Downtown Springfield & the Medical District
Bold New Master Plan for Downtown Springfield and Mid-Illinois Medical District Completed Springfield community invited to open house highlighting the major elements of the plan SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The City of Springfield, in collaboration...
City Parks Impact Property Values
Researched and written using 4th generation AI Tools The impact of city parks on property values is well-documented and generally positive. You will often see sellers use their proximity to a park as a...
Trending Colors and Textures Inspire 2023 Home Design
(Family Features) Over the past year, architectural design saw a surge in nature-inspired, earth tones, such as calming shades of blue and green. Homeowners can expect this trend to continue into the coming months, but with warmer, richer...
2023 Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
The 31st Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony WHEN: February 20, 2023 WHERE: Crowne Plaza TICKETS: $50. ($25 for Hall of Fame members) - Call Lesa Schaive at (217) 529-0008 for tickets. GUEST SPEAKER: Deon Thomas, Associate Director for Development -...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 1 – Jan 2023 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 2023 Issue 1 is our first issue of the year. The digital version is available to download. In this issue we present: Wedding Scene - We present the amazing photography of 3 wedding photographers and 2 of their...
7 Garden Growing Basics for Beginners
(Family Features) Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes some effort, but it’s a...
LLCC Police Department Swears in “Pawfficer”
LLCC Police Officers Tammy Baehr and Scott McDermand with Pawfficer Ember at her swearing in ceremony Ember serving as campus outreach and therapy dog SPRINGFIELD — Ember, the new outreach and therapy dog at Lincoln Land Community College,...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 6 – Dec 2022 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 2022 Issue 6 is our last issue of the year. The digital version is available to download. In this issue we present: Casey Acree - An elite athlete that has become a CF champion Tim Crawford - Playwright, Actor and...
2022 Frostbite Festival Run
The Frostbite Festival runs on the first Sunday of December each year. Below is a link to photos taken on Washington Street about .8 mile into the run. The 2 mile and 10 mile events started at 9:00 a.m. Dec. 4th. This is the final race of the season for the...
Creatively Configure Interior Spaces with Sliding Bypass Doors
(Family Features) Customizing interior spaces to suit your unique needs can be easy and economical with a solution like versatile sliding bypass doors. If you want to create a multi-functional living area, save space, allow more privacy...
High-ROI Home Upgrades to Improve Curb Appeal
(Family Features) Your home’s exterior can say a lot about you and your family while also making a first impression on guests (and potential buyers). Because of the impact curb appeal has on the amount prospective buyers are willing to spend...
Be Ready for Winter Weather: 5 Tips to Prep Your Home for Cold, Wet Conditions
(Family Features) Americans should brace for a potentially cold and wet winter, according to NOAA and this year’s Farmer’s Almanac Winter Outlook. That means now is a perfect opportunity to think about preparing your family and home for...