
STC’s Murder Mystery Dinner: Sugar & Vice March 13th, 2020 – March 28th, 2020 at Hoogland
STC presents their annual murder mystery dinner fundraiser. Enjoy a fun-filled evening and see if you can solve the case. Cash Bar Available. Tickets must be ordered by the Wednesday (noon) before the performance. Special accommodations...

Make Cents of a Healthy Diet
(Family Features) One of the great myths of healthy eating is that it’s expensive. Making healthier choices can actually save you money when you know how to shop smart. To help encourage healthier communities, the American Heart...

CCI Does Long Form February 29th, 2020 at Hoogland
Capital City Improv is back with a brand new type of improvisational comedy - Longform! Watch, as they attempt to create an entire 20-minute play based on your suggestions! They'll throw in some SNL style sketches too!Showtimes...

Energy-Efficient Ideas to Upgrade Your Home
(Family Features) Energy bills are likely among the largest expenses for homeowners, but you can take action to lower those costs. During a remodel, a certified contractor can help you make smart decisions when it comes to selecting...

Smart Saving Strategies
(Family Features) Money management and building long-term financial health is a careful balancing act between long- and short-term financial needs, and now is a perfect opportunity to re-examine your goals. People sometimes focus on...

All-Day Nutrition
Dairy-inspired, plant-based dishes to serve from morning to night (Family Features) From cereal and milk to yogurt and fruit to broccoli and cheese, combining dairy with plant-based foods creates a superfood power couple that can...

Sixteen Students from Around Illinois Will Participate in State-Wide Poetry Recitation Contest
Joy Brown, Grace Lambert and Sylvia HughesPhoto Credit: Kari Bedford Scottlynn Ballard, Edwardsville High School senior, will return to Springfield to defend her 2019 championship title. Award-winning teenagers from around...

Springfield Ballet Company presents Romeo & Juliet February 28th, 2020 – March 1st, 2020 at Hoogland
The Springfield Ballet Company makes their debut ballet performance in the intimate setting of the LRS Theater at the Hoogland Center for the Arts as they present Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers for the first time in more than...

LLCC Seeks 20 Additional Students for Free Career Training Program
Lincoln Land Community College is seeking 20 additional students for its Open Door Workforce Equity Initiative program, which provides free career training in highly skilled, in-demand occupations. The purpose of the initiative is to...

Sangamon Valley Civic Orchestra presents Star Crossed! Friday, February 21, 2020 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Join Conductor Niccoló Muti as the orchestra performs beloved classics including Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and Humperdinck’s Sleeping Beauty Suite. Seating is general admission...