
Sixteen Students from around Illinois will Participate in State-Wide Poetry Recitation Contest.
Thad Bergschneider and Elize Denham Award-winning teenagers from around Illinois are set to compete in Springfield for a slot in the 2023 Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest in Washington, D.C., in early May. The state event is free,...

Eat the Rainbow: Pair seafood and seasonal produce for colorful, healthy recipes
(Family Features) Focusing your menus on health-conscious recipes that look as good as they make you feel is key to making positive lifestyle changes. Adding big flavors that satisfy cravings to easy, go-to recipes can be a big step toward...

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...

Unexpected Hotel Travel Trends for 2023
(Family Features) Following the COVID-19 lockdown, outdoor and drivable destinations were in high demand for domestic travelers. As the country has reopened, Americans embraced the idea of getting back to normal and began traveling much...

SYPG Foundation’s Snow White on February 25 and 26 @ Sacred Heart Griffin
The Springfield Youth Performance Group Foundation (SYPG), an organization spotlighting young talent from the Springfield area, is excited to announce Snow White on February 25 and 26 at Sacred Heart Griffin Auditorium, 1200 West Washington...

LLCC Homecoming Royals Announced Josh Hughes and Marley Smith
Lincoln Land Community College announced the 2023 royals and honored its founding athletic director during homecoming games on Wednesday, Jan. 25, capping off three days of activities. This year’s LLCC Homecoming Royals Josh Hughes and Marley...

Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional Contest on Thursday, February 9, at 4:00 P.M. in Theatre Three at the Hoogland Center for the Arts
The Springfield Area Arts Council will host the Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional Contest on Thursday, February 9, at 4:00 P.M. in Theatre Three at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. There is no admission cost, and all are welcome. ...

Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Announces Television Premiere of “History Reborn” Documentary to the Public
The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is proud to announce “History Reborn” will be airing on television for the public twice during President’s Day weekend on numerous PBS stations in our region. “History Reborn'' is a new and...

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...