
Cook Up Pumpkin-Inspired Comfort
(Family Features) After a cool, blustery day, it’s hard to beat a satisfying meal that provides comfort from the inside out. Better yet, turning to a filling dish that’s easy to prepare means more time cozying up with a favorite book or movie...

International Criminal Justice Today, Challenges and Prospects – World Affairs Council – Event
World Affairs Council Central Illinois program Ambassador Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, Judge at the International Criminal Court in The Hague "International Criminal Justice Today, Challenges and Prospects" Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Illini Country Club 7:15 pm...

9 Tips to Save on Holiday Shopping
(Family Features) Between navigating stores, searching for items at the top of wish lists and preparing for inevitable delays and last-minute requests, shopping for the holidays can make the most wonderful time of the year one of the...

LLCC Foundation Announces 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay The Lincoln Land Community College Foundation has announced the recipients of over 340 scholarships totaling more than $660,000 for the 2022-2023 academic year. The LLCC Foundation awards scholarships every...

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...

HSHS St. John’s Hospital Introduces New CEO to the Community
HSHS St. John’s Hospital has welcomed a new president and CEO. Matthew Fry, MHA, MBA, FACHE, has joined our Springfield community from Oakland, Calif., where he served as the assistant administrator/COO at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center....

Add Savory Spice to Game Day Celebrations
Add Savory Spice to Game Day Celebrations (Culinary.net) Powering up for a successful game day starts with a pregame spread, and no tailgate or homegate is complete without a spicy dip that brings the heat. This Game Day Buffalo Chicken Dip is...

LLCC celebrates 18th annual Multicultural Fest Oct. 12
Cultural exhibits, food, entertainment; free event open to public SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College invites the public to its 18th annual Multicultural Fest Wednesday, Oct. 12. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois Host Great Futures Gala Oct. 13 Event Open to Public
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois (BGCCIL) is thrilled to host the 2022 Great Futures Gala on Oct. 13 at Erin’s Pavilion, 4965 S. 2nd St, Springfield. This event, the largest annual fundraiser for the BGCCIL, has been on hiatus...

HSHS Announces Appointment of HSHS St. John’s Hospital President and CEO
HSHS announced the appointment of Matthew Fry to serve as president and CEO of HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Ill. He began this new role on September 19, 2022. Fry has spent nearly a decade of his healthcare career within the Sutter...