
Make the Holidays Colorful
(Family Features) Seeing a child’s face light up with excitement during the holiday season is a sight that can bring feelings of joy to everyone gathered around to celebrate. Though many wish lists are filled with tech gadgets and gizmos,...

Take a Room-by-Room Approach to Renovations
(Family Features) When your home needs updating in multiple spaces, you may find yourself wondering where to begin. Prioritizing the rooms you use most and those in the greatest need of attention can allow you to work through your renovation at...

Add Grapes to Your Holiday Gatherings
(Family Features) Add a special touch this holiday season with simple yet stunning small plates that add beauty and flavor to gatherings with friends and family. Available into January, California grapes offer a way to make the season special...

Inaugural Illinois Product Holiday Market – December 4 & 5
Celebrate the holiday season with local food and goods, live music and a whole lot of holiday cheer! Explore local vendors, participate in special events, and enjoy a unique shopping experience. Vendors A Lil’ Sumpin’ Special Desserts...

Springfield Area Arts Council Announces its Fiscal Year 2022 COMMUNITY ARTS ACCESS Re-Granting Program.
Image by Sunmo Yang from Pixabay Non-profit organizations in Sangamon and Menard counties are invited to apply for funding. Guidelines and application materials are available on the Arts Council website...

STC presents Green Day’s American Idiot November 12-21, 2021 @ Hoogland
Springfield Theatre Centre presents Green Day's American Idiot Sponsored by the Lilac Fund of the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green Day’s American Idiot, based on the Grammy...

Fresh, Better-for-You Fruit Flavor
(Family Features) Whether you’re enjoying a special occasion or simply spending deserved time with loved ones, you can gather at breakfast or brunch and enjoy this easy-to-make, divine pancake that tickles taste buds and delivers a satisfying...

LLCC dedicates Newly Installed Outdoor Sculptures Donated by Terry Travis, M.D.
Lincoln Land Community College formally dedicated three newly installed outdoor sculptures today, honoring Terry Travis, M.D. of Springfield who donated them to the college, along with the sculptors. “Paradigm Shift” is a 22-foot-tall...

Mike Murphy To Serve As The Next President & CEO of The Chamber
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) has hired Illinois State Representative Mike Murphy to serve as its next President & CEO. He will take the helm on December 1. Murphy was elected as a state representative for the 99th...

Strawn Art Gallery Opening on Saturday, in Jacksonville November 6 th from 6-8 p.m.
By: Kelly M. Gross, Director The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased announce the opening reception for Anna Repke, Wool Artist and Amy Koch, Mixed Media Artist, to The David Strawn Art Gallery on Saturday, November 6th from 6-8 p.m....