
LLCC Foundation Board Welcomes Five New Members; Elects Officers
The Lincoln Land Community College Foundation Board of Directors welcomed five new members, elected new officers and recognized outgoing board members at a recent meeting. The following are new members of the board: Jennifer Call, CIC, of...

Mayoral Forum – Jan 25th – Hoogland Center for the Arts
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, along with Illinois Times, Mid-West Family Broadcasting, and the Springfield Business Journal held a Mayoral Forum on Wednesday, January 25 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Mayor James...

Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Celebrates More Than $1.5 Billion in Economic Development Opportunities Coming to Region
The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is celebrating a record year in terms of advancing economic development and partnership opportunities across the region. SSGA was formed five years ago with the goal of promoting and pursuing...

Adam Maletich – Date Night with Fingerstyle Guitar January 28, 2023 @ UISPAC
Enjoy a beverage from our concession stand while experiencing skilled local artists sharing their work in the intimate UIS StudioTheatre. These short events will leave you with time for dinner afterwards to make for a great date...

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...

Dance Arts Youth Company presents The Glass Slipper January 27, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Dance Arts Studio and Dance Arts Youth Company (DAYCO) proudly present The Glass Slipper, a contemporary retelling of the story of Cinderella Buy Tickets Here

Bob Bunn to Speak on his Relatives’ Ties to the Lincolns @ LLCC Lincoln Lecture Feb. 13
Lincoln Land Community College invites the public to its annual Lincoln Lecture Monday, Feb. 13. “The Bunns and the Lincolns: A Family Friendship 1840-1882” will be presented by Bob Bunn at 9 a.m. in the Trutter Center on the LLCC campus. He...

How to Help Children Build a Growth Mindset
(Family Features) A new year is a perfect time to consider the habits you want to keep and the ones you’d like to develop. One resolution to consider is helping your children develop a growth mindset this year. “We know one of the...

Bring Fans Together with a Big Game Dip
(Family Features) Gathering for the big game is a source of annual excitement for fans across the country, but the moment is as much about connecting with family and friends as it is the action on the field. The superstar of the celebrations...

First Night Springfield Is Back!! 35th Anniversary
Downtown Springfield once again will celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks, entertainment, and fun for all. Yes, after a long pandemic-pause, a Springfield tradition returns. Following a virtual event in 2020 and a COVID-cancelled event in...