The Illinois Innocence Project – Sponsor Reception
On October 19th at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, the Illinois Innocence Project at the University of Illinois Springfield held its annual Defenders of the Innocent fundraising event featuring personal stories shared by exonerees James Kluppelberg, Marilyn...
67th Annual Columbus Day Banquet
The Roman Cultural Society held its 67th Annual Columbus Day Banquet at Illini Country Club was on Friday, October 11. The banquet was a salute to the Italian American experience in Springfield and Sangamon County. Over 170 attendees enjoyed champaign, dinner and...
Hanson Engineers Celebrate 70 Years
Hanson celebrates their 70th year anniversary with a client appreciation event at Erin's Pavilion on November 20th.
DSI Market Street Dinner 2024
The bounty of the Old Capitol Farmers Market joined with Downtown Springfield Inc. for the 9th Annual Friends of the Market Street Dinner held on September 12th. Photos by Juliann Pennell ...
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...
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...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 5 – Sep/Oct 2022 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 2022 Issue 5 September/October digital version is available to download. In our 5th issue for 2022 we present: Diane Rutledge Damien Kaplan Other Features: HomeScene - An Executive Luxury Home Events and more... To...
Living Color: On-trend hues reflect comforting lifestyle design
(Family Features) Upgrading your home design is an opportunity to tap into new color schemes. Knowing what shades are trendy and how different hues can work together for a cohesive design is an important step in creating an attractive design...
A TableScape Celebration
“A TableScape Celebration” event was held August 26-28 at Washington Park Conservatory Exhibit Hall. The event, sponsored by the Springfield Garden Club, featured inspirational table settings by 24 members and special community guests. Those...
Hummingbird Feeding in Slow Motion
I was able to capture this video in slow motion....Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Miriam Stokes
Keeping Pets Safe in the Garden
Keeping Pets Safe in the Garden (Family Features) If you have pets that enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s important to make sure your yard is a safe place for them to be. Consider these hazards that can negatively impact the well-being of...
NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Justin Allgaier
Riverton native and current NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Allgaier took time out of his busy schedule and was in Springfield recently to help support a fundraiser for the Educational Center for the Visually Impaired (ECVI) which was also a celebration of Evelyn...
Abe’s Amble 2022
The Springfield Road Runner's Club produced their annual 10K / 5K event at the Illinois State Fair. Race Director Carrie Ward with her army of volunteers put together a successful event for about 500 participants.Click Here For Photos of the...
Top Tips to Get Ready to Run
(Family Features) You’ve made the decision to get in shape, and whether your goal is a full marathon or simply a few laps around the neighborhood, there are a few steps to consider taking before you strap on those shoes and head toward...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 4 – July/August 2022 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 2022 Issue 4 July/August is available this July 29th at Barnes & Noble, The Corkscrew and our office at 1315 W. Lawrence Ave. To download a digital copy complete the form below. In our 4th issue for 2022 we...
