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Sheppard Named March Colleague of the Month for Springfield Memorial Hospital
Mike Sheppard, clinical pharmacy specialist at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for March. Mike ensures medications are dosed and administered safely. He collaborates with other departments, always with an eye to provide efficient care for patients. He keeps his skills updated and shares his expertise with colleagues through conference presentations and education talks with Emergency Department residents. “Mike is always willing to answer any question and
LLCC providing coverage of total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse will be visible from southern Illinois on Monday, April 8. While the eclipse will still be visible from the Springfield area, it will not quite be total. Lincoln Land Community College is providing an opportunity for those not making the journey to southern Illinois to still experience the total solar eclipse through the college’s Facebook page and activities on the LLCC-Springfield campus during the Solar Eclipse Watch Party from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Samantha Reif, LLCC professor of
UIS Theatre to present six performances of “John Proctor is the Villain” by Kimberly Belflower
The University of Illinois Springfield Theatre Program will present six performances of “John Proctor is the Villain” by Kimberly Belflower.The show will run for two weekends: Friday, April 12, through Sunday, April 14, and Thursday, April 18, through Saturday, April 20, in the Studio Theatre on the lower level of the Public Affairs Center at UIS. All performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., except for the Sunday show on April 14, which will start at 2 p.m.Belflower creatively focuses on how young adults today
Ambassador Committee Member Spotlight - Brandy Stabler
Brandy StablerDirector of DevelopmentCompass for Kids (217) 481-4651brandy@compassforkids.orgWhat products and services does your business offer? Compass for Kids is a local not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide academic and social-emotional support to empower children and families underserved by our community. Our vision is that all children in our community experience success and reach their full potential. Compass for Kids serves low-income Kindergarten through 12th grade children and
Join HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital at the Little Miracles 5K Walk/Run
HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital is encouraging people of any age or ability to participate in the Little Miracles 5K Walk/Run. All proceeds from this event will go towards the ongoing needs of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. John’s. “The Little Miracles 5K offers an opportunity for friends, families and colleagues to come together while supporting a great cause,” said Mary Rogers, philanthropy specialist for HSHS St. John’s Foundation. “It is truly remarkable to witness the community
Beauman joins Hanson’s headquarters as project administrator
Jacob Beauman, project administrator, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters. He will assist project managers in all areas of the project process, including planning, startup, execution, monitoring and closeout, as well as the financial aspects, such as invoicing, budget reports and accounts receivable tracking. Beauman was previously a sales manager for Foundation Building Materials in Champaign. Hanson is a national, employee-owned consulting firm providing
LLCC Ag hosts national conference and excels in competitions
Lincoln Land Community College hosted the 2024 National Professional Agriculture Students Conference March 11-14 at its campus in Springfield for nearly 500 students and advisors. Eleven LLCC Ag students earned awards in the competitions. The LLCC Soils Specialist Team of Will Jenkins of Raymond, Maggie White of Murrayville and Jhia Walker of Morrisonville won second place. Another of LLCC’s Soils Specialist Teams earned fourth place honors. Team members included Matt Crow of Franklin, Braylee Gilmore of
Springfield Memorial Hospital Seeks Perspectives on Maternity Services
Springfield Memorial Hospital Family Maternity Suites is seeking feedback on the birth experience from families who have welcomed a baby at the hospital during the past two years. Former patients and family members are invited to attend a one-hour community breakfast at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, to join in a panel discussion on the importance of respectful maternity care. “Our goal is to collect a wide range of patient and family perspectives,” said Kathryn Patrick, nurse manager of Family Maternity
Springfield Memorial Hospital Seeks Perspectives on Maternity Services
Springfield Memorial Hospital Family Maternity Suites is seeking feedback on the birth experience from families who have welcomed a baby at the hospital during the past two years. Former patients and family members are invited to attend a one-hour community breakfast at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, to join in a panel discussion on the importance of respectful maternity care. “Our goal is to collect a wide range of patient and family perspectives,” said Kathryn Patrick, nurse manager of Family Maternity
Celebrate spring with your Illinois Symphony Orchestra at our Lush & Lyrical concert!
Take a spring stroll in the lush and lyrical music of Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro, Vaughan Williams pastoral Oboe Concerto featuring the ISO’s Principal Oboist Russell Hoffman, and the energetic Fifth Symphony of Schubert, led by Music Director Candidate Tania Miller. This certainly will be a glorious night that awakens the optimism of spring! Listen LIVE on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Illinois and Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM at the
HSHS Offering Free Colorectal At-Home Cancer Screening Kit
HSHS St. John’s Hospital is partnering with Springfield Clinic to provide free FIT kits for colorectal screenings at a convenient drive-thru pickup. Kits will be available to be picked up on Tuesday, March 26 at HSHS St. John’s Pavilion from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The free FIT kit contains instructions and supplies for patients to collect a stool sample. Return completed kits via postage-paid envelope to Springfield Clinic lab for free processing. Test results will be sent by mail in three to four
SHG Announces Hiring of New Girls Basketball and Volleyball Coaches
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School is excited to announce the hiring of Dave Andrews as the new head coach of the Girl's Basketball program and the return of Sandy Hamilton as the head coach of the Volleyball program. Dave was an assistant coach at SHG for three seasons before taking the head coaching position at Lutheran for two years. He returned to SHG this past season as an assistant coach. “We are excited to have Dave as our new Head Girls Basketball coach,” said Bob Brenneisen. “Dave has a vision
Memorial Health Announces Leadership Succession Plan
Kevin England The Memorial Health Board of Directors has approved a succession plan to ensure continuity of leadership for the nonprofit health system. Effective July 1, 2024, current president and CEO Ed Curtis will assume the title of Memorial Health CEO and Kevin England, who currently serves as senior vice president and chief administrative officer, will become Memorial Health president. England will report directly to Curtis and is expected to be named president and CEO within a year, when Curtis
Monroe Street To Detour For State Parking Garage Work
On Thursday, March 21, Monroe Street will be closed between Pasfield and Spring Streets to accommodate construction for the new underground parking garage for the State Capitol complex. A detour will be in place at Walnut Street.Motorists should plan to take alternative routes and drive with caution around this work zone.
Simmermaker Honored
Tina Simmermaker, co-owner of West of Wise Winery, received the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from The Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Alliance. Her achievements were summarized during the presentation of the award- "In the span of almost a decade, Tina accomplished more for IGGVA than many could imagine possible. Her service has not only set us up for future success but has also left an indelible mark on the fabric of our organization. As Tina steps back from her board duties to embrace more personal
LLCC and Extension to host horticulture workshop for elementary teachers
Lincoln Land Community College and Illinois Extension are partnering to offer a Horticulture Institute for teachers of grades K-5 on June 25 and 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Kreher Agriculture Center on the LLCC-Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. This two-day workshop will provide training on how to incorporate hands-on horticulture learning into classrooms. No green thumb is required. Participants will be able to get their hands dirty with hands-on activities about seed starting, plant cuttings,
USPS Proposes Network Consolidation Plan
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed a new network consolidation plan to change 58 processing and distribution centers in smaller Illinois communities. These distribution processing centers will be converted into local mail processing centers. In the decision, packages and unprocessed mail for Springfield and other areas in central Illinois will be redirected to the nearest processing distribution center in St. Louis, Missouri. Incoming mail and packages will therefore be processed in a
Springfield Art Association sends artwork to be exhibited at the Smithsonian
The Springfield Art Association (SAA) is proud to announce that a painting from its permanent collection is heading to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Woman with a Monkey by artist Ethel Mars, created in Paris between 1906 and 1909, will be shown at the National Portrait Gallery as part of the exhibit Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939, which runs April 26, 2024, through February 23, 2025. The upcoming exhibition will showcase the contributions of women from all corners of
Free Trauma-Informed Care Training Available
Free training on trauma-informed care is available for people who work in community-based organizations, health care or education settings or who work closely with people in vulnerable populations. The training will be offered both virtually and in-person thanks to a partnership between Memorial Health, S. Consulting LLC and Heritage Behavioral Health. In Sangamon County, there is an in-person training available 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Salvation Army, 1600 E. Clearlake Drive,
Agility Technologies - TotalPrint USA Partnership
Official Press ReleaseWe are excited to announce a partnership with the leading managed print provider for Managed Service Providers (MSP'S). TPUSA will provide OEM parts, OEM supplies, and nationwide on-site service for your existing printers and copiers, as well as any devices provided by TPUSA.Managed print is essentially print as a service meaning that TPUSA acts as the premier technology provider/developer, manufacturer and service entity handling all aspects of your imaging environment. Whether you
Sixteen students from Illinois will participate in state-wide poetry recitation contest
Award-winning teenagers from around Illinois are set to compete in Springfield for a slot in the 2024 Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest in Washington, D.C., in early May. The state event is free, accessible, and open to the public. It is set to begin at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 11, 2024, in the LRS Theatre of the Hoogland Center for the Arts at 420 South Sixth Street in downtown Springfield. The Springfield Area Arts Council will host sixteen high school students who were winners and
UIS to host an eclipse watch party on April 8
From 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8 at the UIS Student Union north patio, the UIS Astronomy Interest Group will have a solar telescope set up that will provide views of the sun in the partial stages before and after the eclipse. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to construct pin-hole cameras for viewing. Free eclipse glasses will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, allowing attendees to safely observe the event.While Springfield won't witness the total
Easy Ways To Reduce Indoor Water Waste To Save And Improve Efficiency Without Losing Convenience
CWLP strives to help customers get the greatest value for every dollar they spend on water service. Toward this end, the utility works to educate customers on the value of water efficiency and sponsors programs aimed at helping them improve their own water efficiency without requiring them to sacrifice comfort and convenience. Key among these programs are a water-saver kit giveaway, a potential-leak detection audit, a lawn-watering educational program, a water- and energy-saving program for facilities with
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce with its designation of Accredited with 5 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. This is the third time the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce has achieved the 5-star accredited status. Local chambers are rated Accredited, 3-Stars, 4-Stars, or 5-Stars. State chambers are recognized as either Accredited State Chamber or Accredited State Chamber with
Ballinger celebrates 25 years at Hanson
Lance Ballinger, GIS and database administrator, recently celebrated 25 years of service at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters. Ballinger joined the company in 1999 and serves in Hanson’s information technology department. He provides information technology project management, database support and application development on several database and general computer applications. He specializes in data management and collection, database development, website implementation,
Trustwell Living of Springfield Announces Addition of Memory Care Services
Springfield, IL – Trustwell Living of Springfield, located at 2451 W. White Oaks Drive in Springfield, IL announces the addition of memory care services to their existing assisted living community, that will open in March 2024. Sixteen of the existing apartments within the community have been restructured to add state of the art secured, memory care accommodations to the community. The renovated apartments for the memory care neighborhood will be located on the first floor and will offer spacious
Ambassador Committee Member Spotlight - Wendell Zulauf, Jr.
Wendell Zulauf, Jr.ManagerSunbelt Rentals(217) 528-1065pcm389@sunbeltrentals.comWhat products and services does your business offer? Whether you need earthmoving equipment for your jobsite or a small tool rental for DIY projects, we have thousands of general tool and equipment types to meet any job need. From skid steers to generators, scissor lifts and more, all equipment and power tool rentals are backed by 24/7 customer support including delivery and pickup. With our nation-wide network of 2,000
Litteken named Young Engineer of the Year by ISPE chapter
Garrett Litteken, P.E., CFM, a water resources engineer at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters, has been named the Young Engineer of the Year by the Capital Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE). Litteken, who joined Hanson in 2013, is president-elect of the chapter and was recognized Feb. 29 during the chapter’s E-Week Luncheon Banquet at Arlington’s. The award is based on educational and engineering achievements, professional and technical society
Sixteen students from around Illinois will participate in state-wide poetry recitation contest.
Award-winning teenagers from around Illinois are set to compete in Springfield for a slot in the 2024 Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest in Washington, D.C., in early May. The state event is free, accessible, and open to the public. It is set to begin at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 11, 2024, in the LRS Theatre of the Hoogland Center for the Arts at 420 South Sixth Street in downtown Springfield. The Springfield Area Arts Council will host sixteen high school students who were winners and
Comcast Boosts Speeds for Millions of Xfinity Internet Customers
Today, millions of Xfinity Internet customers are waking up to faster speeds at no additional cost. As the need for data increases in ever-connected households, Xfinity is ensuring customers can stream, surf, and share on a network and service they can rely on today and in the future.“Streaming live sports, gaming, and other data-rich applications are driving Internet consumption to new heights,” said Emily Waldorf, Senior Vice President, Consumer Internet Services, Comcast. ”We have regularly increased
UIS students win the outstanding large delegation award at the Model Illinois Government simulation
University of Illinois Springfield students earned the outstanding large award at the Model Illinois Government (MIG) simulation held March 1-3 at the Illinois State Capitol and Wyndham Springfield City Centre.UIS students competed against students from 14 colleges and universities across Illinois. MIG gives them the chance to serve as legislators, staffers, lobbyists, journalists and officials of the executive branch. Through committee actions, a regular legislative session and a veto session, participants
Crispen joins Hanson as associate project manager
Joe Crispen, associate project manager, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters. He will start by helping plan, organize and execute scopes of services, budgets, schedules, deliverables and resources to accomplish the objectives of hangar and tower projects for U.S. Navy clients. Crispen, who is a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, most recently served as the chief human resource officer for the Illinois Air National Guard’s 183rd Wing in Springfield. He
Built Interior Construction Announces New Partnership with ALUR
Built Interior Construction has added a line offering to further service central and southern IL. We are excited to announce the partnership with ALUR. ALUR offers two glass wall systems with one being a single glaze and the other a double (duo) glaze. ALUR Walls make it possible for office designers to strike the perfect balance between “public places and private spaces.” Movable glass walls fronts allow natural light to enter the space, while high STC rated walls and sound masking helps ensure audible
Sangamon Mass Transit District Featured in Business Review Magazine
Sangamon Mass Transit District was recently featured in Business View Magazine. The Feature is based on an interview with Steve Schoeffel, Managing Director of Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD) and Editor in Chief. You can read the article here. Business View Magazine is a global leader in multi‐platform Business to Business profiles, news and opinion with over 877,000 executive subscribers across North America. To learn more and view a current issue, please visit our website
Volunteer Registration is Now Open for Memorial Health Championship Presented by LRS
Volunteer registration is now open for the Memorial Health Championship, a PGA TOUR sanctioned golf tournament at Panther Creek Country Club. Tournament officials announced that COUNTRY® Financial will continue to serve as the Official Sponsor of the volunteer program. The tournament is looking to recruit more than 400 volunteers to fill over 20 different committees at this year’s event scheduled for June 24 - 30. As the sponsor of the volunteer program, COUNTRY will support this dedicated team of people
The Springfield Area Arts Council Presents “Friday Night Jazz & Blues”
The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the March 2024 roster for “Friday Night Jazz & Blues,” hosted by Boone’s in downtown Springfield, IL. March 1Liz Fitz March 8The House Trio March 15Skibbereen March 22Blue Note Quintet March 29Robert Sampson Band “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” is a renewed program that began as “Uptown Friday Night” and was revitalized in 2021 under a new moniker. This year-round series of jazz and blues concerts features area bands and is held at Boone’s,
The Springfield Area Arts Council Announces Grants for Individual Artists
The Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its fiscal year 2024 City Arts competitive grant program, aimed at supporting individual performing, literary, and visual artists within the Springfield community. This initiative provides artists with the opportunity to apply for funding to support projects in a number of categories, fostering creativity and innovation within our community.Grants awarded through the City Arts program will provide each recipient with $3,000 in
Koons joins Hanson as CAD administrator
Ronald Koons, CAD administrator, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters. He will be responsible for managing and supporting Hanson’s computer-aided design (CAD) systems and software, with a focus on Bentley Systems Inc. products. Koons, who has more than 25 years of experience in CAD, most recently was a building information modeling manager for a North American engineering and architecture design firm in Chicago. He received an associate degree in science from the
The UIS Visual Arts Gallery presents artist Guen Montgomery in solo exhibition and lecture series
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present “Junk Drawer,” an exhibition by Champaign-based artist Guen Montgomery. “Junk Drawer” will open on Monday, March 18 and run through Thursday, April 11.In conjunction with this exhibition, the artist will present an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) Speaker Series lecture from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 in Brookens Auditorium, located on the lower level of Brookens Library. Montgomery’s lecture, entitled
Grand Kyiv Ballet's GISELLE Takes Center Stage at UIS Performing Arts Center
Grand Kyiv Ballet proudly announces the highly anticipated performance of the timeless ballet masterpiece, GISELLE, at the iconic UIS Performing Arts Center on April 5 at 7 pm.NEWS: There is now a DISCOUNT CODE to this performance:20% DISCOUNT CODE = KYIV2024 This extraordinary production will showcase the mesmerizing talents of the Grand Kyiv Ballet Principal dancers Kateryna Kukhar and Oleksandr Stoianov, both hailing from the National Opera of Ukraine. Pre-sales for Giselle at the UIS Performing
LLCC offering free digital literacy classes for older adults
SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College has partnered with AT&T to offer free digital literacy training classes throughout 2024 to help bridge the technological divide for older adults. A series of seven initial courses is available this spring. “The world has been moving toward more digital services and access, which has left many older adults feeling isolated, frustrated and socially excluded,” said Dr. Laurel Bretz, assistant vice president, continuing, corporate and professional education at
Register Now for the University of Illinois Springfield Spring Lunch & Learn Series
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield will hold four Lunch & Learn Series events this spring. The series is presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society.WHERE: Illini Country Club, 1601 Illini Rd., SpringfieldDETAILS: Feb. 16 – “French Illinois” Doors open at 9:30 a.m., program at 10 a.m. (free - no lunch served) Mark J. Wagner, professor of anthropology and director for the Center for Archaeological Investigations at Southern Illinois University Carbondale