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LLCC offers fun enrichment opportunities for children this summer - Online and in-person classes
Lincoln Land Community College is offering a variety of online College for Kids classes and Black Rocket Technology camps as well as in-person culinary experiences for youth this summer. Registration is now open. “We are excited to help youth learn and thrive this summer,” said Jessica Ingold, youth programs coordinator. “Our lineup of programming offers in-person culinary classes and accommodates those who prefer real-time online experiences in addition to those who want to take control and learn on
Healthcare Career Education Grant Application Deadline Extended to June 1
The Memorial Medical Center Foundation is extending its deadline to June 1 for aspiring healthcare professionals to apply for its Healthcare Career Education Grant.Applicants must live in the Memorial Medical Center region. Award amounts vary depending upon the degree being sought.The Healthcare Career Education Grant program helps create a pipeline of professional clinical staff for Memorial Medical Center. It also helps to ensure the nonprofit hospital has the staff needed to provide the necessary care to
UIS and Community Health Roundtable to host a webinar on “COVID-19 and Returning to Work”
The University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Hub, UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable will host a free public webinar titled “COVID-19 and Returning to Work: Implications for the Workforce, Women and Work Sectors” at Noon Friday, May 21 via Zoom.As the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are gradually lifted, "returning to work" is not as simple as it seems for some people, due to childcare issues, lingering fear of COVID-19 infection, re-start challenges for
NAACP, Memorial Health System Offer Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
The Springfield chapter of the NAACP and Memorial Health System will co-host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic for individuals 18 and older.The free vaccination clinic will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 21, at the NAACP Office Building and Education Center, 801 S. 11th St., Springfield. The clinic is open to anyone age 18 and older. The clinic will use the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine. A free meal will be provided.Reminders for participating in a vaccination clinic:Bring a driver’s license
HSHS Medical Group Awards Colleague of the Month to Cayti Costello
HSHS Medical Group is pleased to award Cayti Costello with our May Colleague of the Month Award. Cayti has been a marketing specialist and graphic designer for HSHS Medical Group in Springfield since March 2019. The Colleague of the Month is chosen from nominations submitted by fellow HSHS Medical Group team members. “Although not often patient facing in her role, Cayti shows she can connect, appreciate, respond, and express in her daily interactions with colleagues, vendors, providers, and any time
DSI Project Brings Local Springfield High Students’ Artwork to Monroe Street
WHEN Downtown Springfield Inc., the Springfield High School art program, and Strong Springfield are excited to unveil new artwork in the windows of storefronts along Monroe Street between 3rd and 6th Streets. May 22nd at 10AM Ferguson Building at 6th and Monroe Includes remarks BACKGROUND Springfield High School art students taught by Beth Pianezza and Tara Starling were invited to create digital artwork to be utilized in a new DSI ARTificiation installation along Monroe Street in downtown
Custom Cup Coffee to host Community Adop t A Day Blood Drive Wednesday, June 2nd
Custom Cup Coffee will host a Community Adopt A Day Blood Drive from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, June 2nd ImpactLife Donor Center 1999 Wabash Ave (Central Illinois Community Blood Center-The Wabash Building) What: Custom Cup Coffee Community Blood Drive When: Wednesday, June 2nd, 7:00 am ‑ 6:00 pm Where: ImpactLife Donor Center 1999 Wabash Ave (Central Illinois Community Blood Center-The Wabash Building)Appointments: To donate, please contact ImpactLife Springfield at (800) 747‑5401 or
Central Counties Health Centers to host Community Adopt A Day Blood Drive Wednesday, June 2nd
Central Counties Health Centers will host a Community Adopt A Day Blood Drive from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, June 2nd at ImpactLife Donor Center 1999 Wabash Ave (Central Illinois Community Blood Center-The Wabash Building) What: Central Counties Health Centers Adopt A Day Community Blood Drive When: Wednesday, June 2nd, 7:00 am ‑ 6:00 pm Where: ImpactLife Donor Center 1999 Wabash Ave (Central Illinois Community Blood Center-The Wabash Building) Appointments: To donate,
Subway to host Adopt A Day Community Blood Drive Tuesday, June 1st
Subway will host an Adopt A Day Community Blood Drive from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Tuesday, June 1st at ImpactLife Donor Center (Central Illinois Community Blood Center-1999 Wabash Avenue The Wabash Building) What: Subway Adopt A Day Community Blood Drive When: Tuesday, June 1st, 10:00 am ‑ 5:00 pm Where: ImpactLife Donor Center (Central Illinois Community Blood Center-1999 Wabash Avenue The Wabash Building)Appointments: To donate, please contact ImpactLife Springfield at (800) 747‑5401 or
UIS, in partnership with SHIELD Illinois, is now offering free COVID-19 saliva testing to the public
The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with SHIELD Illinois, is now offering free COVID-19 saliva testing to the public.The free tests are being funded through an agreement between the Illinois Department of Public Health and SHIELD Illinois using federal relief money.Community testing is available between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the Student Union (west entrance). Designated short-term COVID-19 testing parking spots are available in Lot G (west of the Student
HSHS Hospitals and Clinics in Illinois Uphold Masking and Social Distancing Guidelines
The CDC announced on May 13, 2021, that people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can go without masks indoors and outdoors. However, health care facilities and other high-risk settings are excluded from this guidance. In alignment with the CDC, HSHS Illinois, HSHS Medical Group and Prairie Cardiovascular will continue to require masking and social distancing at all hospitals and clinics to protect the safety and well-being of our patients, visitors and the communities we serve. HSHS colleagues who work in
Season Two of Levitt AMP Springfield to Start Thursday, June 3
The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series, a 10-week series of free and live music presented by PNC Bank, is coming back to Springfield for a second season June 3, through Aug. 5. The concerts will showcase a diverse lineup of high-caliber talent from across the country, performing at 6 p.m. each Thursday, on the vacant block north of the Illinois Governor’s Mansion. For a full schedule of concerts and additional information about the artists, visit http://levittampspringfield.org. The first season in 2019
Ronald McDonald House tees up for 27th Annual Golf Classic
Ronald McDonald House will hold its 27th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Piper Glen Golf Club in Springfield, Illinois. The morning flight will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start and the afternoon flight at 1:00 p.m. following lunch. Register here: https://rmhc-centralillinois.org/rmhcci-events/27th-annual-springfield-golf-classic-june-21-2021/. Presenting sponsors include CEFCU and McGraw Family McDonald's. Neuhoff is this year's media sponsor. Media are welcome and encouraged to
HSHS COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Open to Community Members 12 and Older
HSHS Medical Group will soon be offering COVID vaccines to community members who are 12 years and older. A parent or guardian must accompany those age 12-17 when they receive the vaccine, and Pfizer is the only type of COVID vaccine available to those in that 12-17 age range. Appointments are preferred to ensure adequate vaccine supply and can be made for children as well as adults at all of our vaccination sites. Details are listed below on how to make an appointment by phone or online. Springfield
Straight No Chaser is “Back in the High Life”; Breakthrough A Cappella Group Announces Full Fall In-Person Tour
Coming back to the UIS Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, October 26th at 7:30 PM Tickets go on sale Friday, May 21st at 10 am.Pre-sale tickets will be available to FRIENDS of UIS Performing Arts Center donors beginning Wednesday, May 19th, followed by members of our Email Club on Thursday, May 20th; all remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 21st at 10 am. To become a FRIEND call the UIS Ticket Office at (217) 206-6160. This event is contingent on a COVID re-opening, if
LLCC honors recipients of 2021 Distinguished Service Awards
Lincoln Land Community College honored recipients of the 2021 Distinguished Service Awards, employees with service anniversaries and retirees during Employee Recognition Week May 3-7. The college awarded the 2021 Distinguished Service Awards to individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership and service to the college community, promote a student-focused environment and exhibit a strong commitment to the college’s core values. Distinguished Service Award recipients were Cindy Burger of New Berlin,
COVID-19 Vaccine Available to Children 12 to 15 Years Old in Springfield
Children as young as 12 years old will be able to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine starting tomorrow (Thursday) at Memorial Medical Center’s South Sixth Drive-Thru Lab, 2950 S. Sixth St., Springfield.To schedule an appointment, visit Vaccination.mhsil.com.The Pfizer vaccine is a two-dose regimen, with the shots spaced about 21 days apart. Once people receive their second shot, they will be fully immunized about two weeks later. Until the Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization
Sangamon County Posted Request for Information Public Notice
Hanson Professional Services, Inc. and Sangamon County posted a Request for Information (RFI) public notice today for the purpose of exploring alternatives for providing food service that will provide fairly priced, accessible and healthy options for the community including people who are riding the bus and transferring at the Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD) transfer center that will be located in a new transportation center in downtown Springfield in summer 2022. “In this new space we want to
Ambassador Committee Member Spotlight - Frank Kulavic
Frank KulavicAccount Executive Agility Communications & Technology Services Company (217) 391-9290www.agcomtech.comWhat products and services does your business offer? Agility is “Your One Source For Technology.” Agility specializes in Managed IT Services, Telecommunications, Internet Services, Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Compliance as a Service, Video Surveillance, Access Control Systems, Structured Cabling Services, Vendor Management and much more! Agility provides services to some of the
U.S. Department of Energy Selects Dallman 4 For Carbon Capture Large-Pilot Testing Project
The City of Springfield has announced the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has selected the University of Illinois’ Prairie Research Institute (PRI) to conduct large-scale pilot testing of a carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technology at City Water, Light and Power’s (CWLP’s) Dallman Unit 4. DOE is allocating $47 million for this final phase to complete the project, which will build a 10 megawatt (MWe) Linde-BASF advanced post-combustion CO2 capture system to
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Midwest America Federal Credit Union Partners with LLCU to Assume Ownership of Mattoon MWAFCU Branch
MidWest America Federal Credit Union (MWAFCU) has agreed to a partnership with Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) that will give LLCU ownership of MWAFCU’s Mattoon, Illinois branch located at 500 Lake Land Boulevard. Under this agreement, LLCU will take over branch operations at the Lake Land Boulevard location effective August 2nd, 2021. LLCU will retain all current MWAFCU staff and provide membership opportunity for MWAFCU’s nearly 3,000 Mattoon, IL members. The partnership formed from a strategic
LLCC student Jennifer Haggerty named a Cooke Foundation Scholar
Jennifer Haggerty of Chandlerville, a student at Lincoln Land Community College, has been named a 2021 Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholar. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced that Haggerty is among 72 high-achieving community college students selected to receive the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly competitive scholarship will provide these students with up to $40,000 a year for up to three years to complete their bachelor’s degrees. Recipients of the
King’s Daughters Organization Fund Awards $175,000 in Grants
This week, the King’s Daughters Organization Fund at the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln announced the recipients of its 2021 grant awards. A total of $175,000 was awarded to 16 nonprofit organizations that serve seniors in Sangamon County. More than $1.8 million in grants have been awarded over the last 14 years. “It is our honor to be able to partner with so many excellent nonprofit organizations that are protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of local senior citizens, especially
Memorial Health System of Springfield named title sponsor of Korn Ferry Tour event
The PGA TOUR’s Korn Ferry Tour and Springfield-based Memorial Health System announced today a five-year partnership in which Memorial, one of the state’s leading healthcare organizations, will serve as title sponsor of the Tour’s annual event at Panther Creek Country Club. The newly named Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS will return to Springfield the week of July 15-18, 2021, with 156 players competing for a $600,000 purse. “Memorial Health System is a trusted voice in central Illinois and
LLCC cuts ribbon for new Kreher Agriculture Center - “Central hub of agriculture education”
Officials of Lincoln Land Community College, the LLCC Foundation and the Kreher Farm Charitable Perpetual Trust cut the ribbon today to open the new Kreher Agriculture Center on the LLCC campus. “Today we continue to honor the intent of our generous donors, Charles and Irene Kreher, to transform and grow our agriculture program and attract more students to this rewarding profession,” said LLCC Board Chair Ken Elmore. A gift of $18 million from the Kreher Trust to the LLCC Foundation was announced in
Old Capitol Farmers Market Opens Next Week With Even More Fresh Choices
The Old Capitol Farmers Market presented by HSHS St. John’s Hospital will kick off its 22nd summer season on Wednesday, May 12, with the first Saturday market taking place on May 15. The Market, which is the largest downstate producer-only farmers market in Illinois, attracting thousands of shoppers each week, will continue to follow measures meant to protect the public from the spread of COVID-19 developed by the Illinois Farmers Market Association and the Illinois Department of Public
Cozy Dog is Sponsoring an Adopt A Day Community Blood Donation on Monday, May 24th
Our iconic Cozy Dog will host a Community Blood Drive from 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Monday, May 24th at Central Illinois Community Blood Center, inside Donor Center/1999 Wabash Ave (The Wabash Building) What: Cozy Dog Adopt A Day Community Blood Donation When: Monday May 24th, 10:00 am-5:00 pm Where: Inside Central Illinois Community Blood Center, 1999 Wabash Ave (The Wabash Building) Appointments: To donate, please contact The Blood Center at 800-747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and
Barcom Security Expands Into Central Illinois
New Office to Open on Springfield's West Side in February. Due to historic growth, Swansea Illinois based Barcom Security is expanding into the Central Illinois region. Barcom Security is a family owned and operated security systems integration company with a 47 year history of success in the St. Louis and Southern Illinois region. As growth has required, Barcom has hired a familiar face in the Springfield community, Marc Camp, as the Business Development Manager for the Central Illinois Region. Barcom
UIS to hold summer computing camp for high school students, continuing education courses for teacher
The University of Illinois Springfield Office of Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) is offering an online summer course for high school students and online continuing education courses for K-12 teachers.UIS is holding a 3-day virtual summer camp on “Quantum Computing for Gifted Learners” June 14-16 via Zoom. The cost is $80. The camp is intended for talented high school students and those with a strong interest computer science. Students will learn the basic physics and math concepts behind
SMTD Follow-Up Walk-Up Vaccine Clinic
Get Your Free COVID-19 Vaccine! Pfizer Vaccine Follow-up Clinic SMTD Downtown Transfer Center Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 9:00am to 2:00pm To cover the cost of your transportation to and from the Transfer Center, SMTD will give each person receiving the vaccine two tokens good for one ride each after each shot administered. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! Look for the white tent! If you received your first Pfizer dose on April 29th at the SMTD Transfer Center, the tent will be back for you to get your 2nd Dose!
Annual Fire Hydrant Testing Scheduled to Begin Monday
The Springfield Fire Department, in coordination with City Water Light & Power, will begin Fire Hydrant Testing on May 10, 2021. Testing is expected to be ongoing Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until August. Annual testing is essential to ensure fire hydrants are operating efficiently for fire protection purposes. Water can become discolored in service areas located in the vicinity of the hydrant tests. If discoloration occurs, residents may run cold water through the tap until the
Mylar Balloons Cause Power Line Damage and CWLP Customer Outage
Balloons are the cause of a power outage affecting 1,400 City Water, Light and Power customers this morning. Electric crews were called to 14th and Clay Streets around 9 a.m. this morning for an outage where power lines were found burned and fallen to the ground. Customers affected in this outage are in an area from E. Cook St to E. Laurel St. between 12th St. and Groth St./Livingston St. approximately. Crews are working to isolate the outage and re-route power and make all finished repairs as quickly and
Women for Women Breaks Annual Record for Grantmaking
Continuing its mission to engage women of all generations in the power of community philanthropy, Women for Women announced its 13th annual round of grants at a virtual reception yesterday evening. The 2021 grant awards, totaling $55,000, was awarded to Wooden It Be Lovely, Downtown Springfield Heritage Foundation and Enos Park Neighborhood Improvement
Central IL Firm ZG Worldwide Broadens Its Technology Services
ZG (Zukunft Group) Worldwide Consultants, a single source for solutions in IT, business, healthcare and marketing headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, expanded its specialized technology service offerings. Its diverse group of technology experts, based locally in the Central Illinois Technology Triangle as well as in other states and India, Colombia and Russia, provide many specialties, including: Software Development & Engineering, Business Analytics, Managed IT Services Computer Forensics, A.I. &
Memorial Health System Hospitals Celebrate May the 4th With “Star Wars” Babies – Including a Luke
What are the odds two Star Wars fans expecting their second son, whom they had planned to name Luke, would be scheduled to deliver via C-section on Star Wars Day? Han Solo might advise against considering those chances – “Never tell me the odds,” the character notoriously mutters as he navigates his Millennium Falcon through an asteroid field.Despite the odds, Luke Gray Sokolowski was born at 9:59 a.m. on May 4 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He is the son of Matthew and Tamara Sokolowski of
Three Nurse Practitioners in the Family - Celebrating a mother’s legacy in nursing this Mother’s Day
When Wendi Campbell, APRN, decided to go into nursing, she didn’t realize it would become a family profession. Her two children, Hillary and Josh, followed her example and became nurse practitioners. All three now work for HSHS ministries. “I've been with HSHS for 34 years and Josh and Hillary both 10 years,” says Wendi, a family nurse practitioner with HSHS Medical Group in Taylorville. Josh Campbell, APRN, practices family medicine at HSHS Good Shepherd Family Health in Shelbyville. Hillary
DSI Announces Clemmons Stott is Stepping Down
Downtown Springfield Inc.’s Board of Directors has announced that Executive Director Lisa Clemmons Stott will be stepping down at the end of this month. DSI has a long list of accomplishments under her 5 ½ year tenure. “I came to DSI with a strong mandate to strengthen the organization so that we could turn ‘potential’ into ‘reality’ and be the strongest voice possible for downtown businesses,” said Clemmons Stott. “I am extremely proud of the work we’ve accomplished together during my tenure, which
Today We Celebrate National Skilled Trades Day!
May 5th is National Skilled Trades Day, which aims to raise awareness about the availability and benefits of skilled trades to those entering the workforce, or perhaps those looking for a career change. Our lives would look dramatically different without the hard work of those who’ve put in the time and effort to learn a skilled trade and Express is proud to help them find the right opportunity with businesses in our community.Helping talented and dedicated job seekers find a job is our passion and we’d
City of Springfield to Accept Applications for Electrical Apprentice Lineman and Non-Lineman at CWLP
Candidates Must Pass Written Examination with a Minimum Score of Six or GreaterThe City of Springfield announced it will begin accepting applications for the Electrical Apprenticeship program with CWLP in late summer, 2021. Before applying, candidates must successfully pass the National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (NJATC) written examination with a minimum score of six (6) or greater. This written aptitude examination will be administered in June, July and August, 2021, at the International
Jennifer Wagner and Scott Garwood Elected as New Directors; John Cobb to Serve as Advisory Director
Dave Kirschner, Executive Chairman of Town and Country Financial Corporation (TCFC) (OTC Pink: TWCF), the parent company of Town and Country Bank (TCB), announced at the corporation’s annual meeting on Thursday, April 29, 2021, the election of two new Directors to the Board, Jennifer Wagner and Scott Garwood. Additionally, Kirschner announced John Cobb will retire as a member of the Board but will continue to serve as an Advisory Director. Wagner, a Springfield, IL native, is the President and CEO of
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Alliance Community Bank to Host Community Blood Drive May 18 & Sponsor Adopt A Week May 17-22
Alliance Community Bank will host a Community Blood Drive from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 18th at 200 West St in Athens at the Bank inside Bloodmobile as well as an Adopt A Week at our Springfield Donor Center May 17th-22nd at 1999 Wabash Ave (The Wabash Building) What: Alliance Community Bank Community Blood Drive When: Tuesday, May 18th, 11:00 am ‑ 2:00 pm on Bloodmobile at BankWhen: May 17th-22nd at Springfield Donor Center Where: Bloodmobile, 200 West st, Athens, ILWhere:
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BUNN Gourmet is Sponsoring an Adopt A Day Blood Donation on Thursday, May 20th
BUNN Gourmet will host a Community Blood Drive from 7:00 am-6:00 pm on Thursday, May 20th at Central Illinois Community Blood Center, inside Donor Center/1999 Wabash Ave (The Wabash Building) What: BUNN Gourmet Adopt A Day Community Blood Drive When: Thursday, May 20th, 7:00 am-6:00 pm Where: Inside Central Illinois Community Blood Center, 1999 Wabash Ave (The Wabash Building) Appointments: To donate, please contact The Blood Center at 800-747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and
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New Berlin Community to host Community Blood Drive Saturday, May 22nd
New Berlin Community will host a Community Blood Drive from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 22nd at 715 East Illinois Street, inside Knights of Columbus ‑ Bloodmobile What: New Berlin Community Blood Drive When: Saturday, May 22nd, 9:00 am ‑ 12:00 pm Where: Knights of Columbus ‑ Bloodmobile, 715 East Illinois Street, New Berlin, IL Appointments: To donate, please contact Community Blood Center at (800) 747‑5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 60033 to locate the drive.
Butterfield Named Memorial Medical Center’s Colleague of the Month for March
Physical therapist Anna Butterfield is the Memorial Medical Center Colleague of the Month for March.Family members of two patients nominated Butterfield. From the nomination form: “Our family has had the privilege to see Anna work with my dad, and she has been an absolute blessing. Her warm personality, her respect for all of us and her exceptional compassion surpasses all of our expectations.”Many of the patients Butterfield works with are experiencing a very challenging time in their lives, Butterfield
Taylorville Man Shares Personal Story of Fight Against COVID-19 to Encourage Vaccinations
Four days before testing positive for COVID-19, Bill Jones walked half a mile to his deer stand, shot a deer and hauled the carcass back to his vehicle himself. “No problem,” the 59-year-old Taylorville man said.In the days that followed, Jones developed symptoms of what he thought was bronchitis – shortness of breath, a cough, pressure in his chest like a cold might be developing there. A visit to his doctor’s office confirmed COVID-19 and effectively canceled Jones’ plans to spend Thanksgiving Day with
ImpactLife: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center announces name change
In a change that will align its employees, donors, and volunteers of its four-state service region under a single identity, Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) is changing its name to ImpactLife. The not-for-profit community blood center is the blood provider to 120 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin, and was previously known by three different names: Central Illinois Community Blood Center, Community Blood Services of Illinois, and Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center.
LLCC launches free program for graduating high school students to boost writing and math skills
Lincoln Land Community College is launching a free program in June to help graduating high school seniors boost their writing and math skills in preparation for college in the fall. LLCC Summer Boost classes will be offered on the LLCC Springfield campus Mondays-Thursdays beginning June 7 and concluding Wednesday, June 30. Taught by LLCC faculty in a face-to-face format, Writing Summer Boost will take place from 9 a.m. to noon and Math Summer Boost from 1-4 p.m. Students participating in both Summer Boost
LLCC students honored with academic, leadership and special awards in virtual Recognition Ceremony
Lincoln Land Community College recently recognized students with academic, leadership and special awards in a series of 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony videos that premiered April 26-29. The videos can be viewed at http://bit.ly/LLCCYouTube. Julia Kienzler of Williamsville was named 2021 LLCC Outstanding Graduate of the Year. During her time at LLCC, she served as Illinois regional central vice president and chapter president of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and president of the LLCC Honors Program
Memorial Medical Center Nurse Honored With DAISY Award
Registered nurse Rachel Way is the recipient of the DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence at Memorial Medical Center.Two patients nominated Way to receive the award. In the nomination form, one patient wrote that "Rachel took her time and was patient with me. She let me cry and be angry. She walked with me through everything and helped me turn my life around."A second patient was impressed with Way’s “rare and perfect mix of professionalism and humor,” writing that “Rachel treated me as a patient, but she
LLCC Board of Trustees elects new officers; honors outgoing chair and student trustee
The Lincoln Land Community College Board of Trustees elected new officers at its April meeting last night. Ken Elmore of Waggoner, president of First National Bank of Litchfield, was elected chair after serving two years as vice chair. Gordon Gates of Springfield, partner at Gates, Wise, Schlosser and Goebel, was elected vice chair, after serving two years as board secretary. Craig Findley of Jacksonville, chair of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board and former LLCC board chair, was elected secretary
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LLCU Partners with Springfield Area High Schools to Offer Financial Education and Donations
Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) of Springfield launched a new financial education program called “First Step Initiative.” The program is designed to increase financial education and money management basics among high school students in the Springfield area. Branch Manager and LLCU staff of Springfield partnered with three Springfield area high schools; Southeast, Lanphier and Springfield High, to offer the program. As a part of the program, LLCU provided a monetary donation to each school and will
Chamber Partnering with Express Employment Professionals to Fill 100 Long-Term Jobs
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce has agreed to partner with Express Employment Professionals to provide hope to local families through employment. Express has over 100 long-term jobs available, and its goal is to fill all of those positions, thereby impacting over 100 local families by the end of May. If you're looking for a job, simply scan the QR code below & scroll down to begin. Leave your number and a recruiter from Express Employment Professionals will call you to set up an
Essential Workers, Essential Protections: Virtual Presentation by U.S. Department of Labor
Virtual PresentationWed, May 19, 20211:00 PM - 2:30 PMThe U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division will discuss rapid changes in the workplace that have generated many questions for workers, their advocates, and employers. They will cover topics such as wages, hours worked, and time off for workers and their family members dealing with serious illness. The presentation will include information about the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act - laws that provide protections
Retirement Announcement – John Kelker | United Way of Central Illinois
The United Way of Central Illinois (UWCIL) is announcing today that their President and Chief Professional Officer, John Kelker has stated his intention to retire effective April 1, 2022. John began his career as President of the local United Way in 1996. During his tenure, John grew the organization’s resource development efforts while embracing a national Community Impact model. Under John’s leadership, the Springfield United Way has been a leader in requiring funded partner accountability for the
Chambers All in for Economic Recovery
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is all in and has joined the Chambers All in for Economic Recovery initiative. Nearly 50 Chambers from across the state representing over 13,000 businesses and 580,000 employees call for the legislature to take up this platform and prioritize providing economic relief for the business community in the wake of a devastating year. The platform below was designed collaboratively with the business community's input to identify items our state legislature should
Retail Space Options Available at White Oaks Plaza
Looking for a retail or other use space in a high traffic, vibrant shopping center? White Oaks Plaza has options of various sizes to meet your needs. Contact me directly at Matt.Gugliciello@washingtonprime.com
Ambassador Spotlight - Kate Dyer, US Bank
Kate DyerRelationship Manager US Bank Wealth Management (217) 801-0615www.usbank.com What products and services does your business offer? US Bank Wealth Management provides banking, lending, and investment services as a comprehensive approach to your overall wealth plan. Along with your day to day banking needs we work with our customers to create a specific financial plan that encompasses each customer short and long term goals. What is one thing you'd like for people to know about your
LLCC Student Art Show winners announced
Lincoln Land Community College has announced the 2021 LLCC Juried Student Art Show winners. Fifty-nine art students submitted a total of 151 entries from fall 2019 to spring 2021 for consideration, representing 10 of LLCC’s studio classes. The student art exhibit is available for viewing atwww.llcc.edu/2021-student-art-show. Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko, current director for the Illinois State Museum, served as juror for the show. She selected 30 art entries as well as the winners in the studio art categories.
CWLP Water Quality Report Released
City Water, Light and Power’s newest water quality report is now online for viewing and available to customers, www.cwlp.com/WQR2020. As in years past, CWLP-produced drinking water met all USEPA and State of Illinois drinking water health standards and no violations of a contaminant level or any other water quality standard occurred. The information in the report also outlines the multiple levels of monitoring undertaken to evaluate the production of drinking water.CWLP’s Water Division operates a 24-hour
Ribbon cutting and tour of new Kreher Agriculture Center at LLCC
Thursday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. East end of campus (follow the signs)Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield Ribbon cutting speakers will include: Chair, LLCC Board of TrusteesDr. Charlotte Warren, President, LLCCDon Wienhoff, Trustee, Kreher Farm Perpetual Charitable Trust Alexis Carroll, LLCC Ag Club President Tours of this state-of-the-art teaching facility, including ag simulator expo area, technology arena and animal science pavilion, will follow the brief ceremony for
UIS to plant the first of 1,000 donated Japanese maple trees on campus
University of Illinois Springfield Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney, students, faculty and staff will help plant the first of 1,000 donated Japanese maple trees at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2021, near the UIS Pond. Parking is available in Parking Lot C North, located next to the UIS Police Department at 2285 Eliza Farnham Drive. Only invited guests and the media may attend due to COVID-19 restrictions on campus.The maples, along with a pagoda, lanterns and granite statuary, are being donated by New
UIS Presents Awards for Service and Alumni Achievement During 50th Anniversary Celebration
The University of Illinois Springfield presented awards for service and alumni achievement during the virtual 50th anniversary celebration held via Zoom webinar on Thursday, April 22, 2021. The 2021 Distinguished Service Award for extraordinary commitment, dedication and service to the advancement of the University of Illinois was awarded to UIS Chancellor Emerita Naomi B. Lynn of Springfield. The depth, consistency and continuum of Lynn’s leadership as a university administrator, trailblazer,
OSF HealthCare Welcomes Meridian Medicaid Members
OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce that effective May 1, patients who are enrolled in Meridian Medicaid will be able to access OSF HealthCare hospitals and physicians as part of their insurance plan. The coverage applies across the state and includes access to OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the only comprehensive children’s hospital in Illinois outside of Chicago. “Medicaid is an incredible asset in the communities we serve as many of our patients count on this program for medical
Conversations Beyond Language Paintings by Dimitri Pavlotsky
TheSpringfield Art Association(SAA) is pleased to announce the opening of Conversations Beyond Language in theM. G. Nelson Family Galleryfeaturing painterDimitri Pavlotskyand curated by Dr. Rosina Neginsky. The exhibition will be on view from April 30th through June 4th, 2021. A reception will be held Friday, April 30th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM with artist’s and curator’s talks at 6:15 PM (outdoors). Masks will be required and occupancy in the gallery will be limited to 15 at any given time. The gallery and
HSHS Medical Group Awards Colleague of the Month to Maria Rose, MA
HSHS Medical Group is pleased to award Maria Rose, MA, with our April Colleague of the Month Award. Maria is a medical assistant at HSHS Medical Group Family Health in Chatham, IL. The Colleague of the Month is chosen from nominations submitted by fellow HSHS Medical Group team members. “Maria has become the all-around contact person in our clinic, she helps wherever she is needed, on the phones, front desk, rooming, etc. On busy days, her positive attitude helps keep our team motivated and she is great
Express Employment Professionals Launches “Stimulus of Hope” Initiative
Express Employment Professionals is asking local organizations, churches and schools to partner with them to provide hope to local families through employment. Express has over 100 long-term jobs available, and its goal is to fill all of those positions, thereby impacting over 100 local families by the end of May. Partnering with Express on this initiative is easy – simply provide Express with your company’s logo and they’ll create a personalized QR code for you. Refer job seekers to Express by
Sara Linn, AmeriCall Communications, Earns Chamber Ambassador of the Quarter!
Ambassador of the Quarter In the first quarter of 2021, Sara Linn, AmeriCall Communications, Inc., earned the Ambassador of the Quarter honor. Sara made 48 member contacts, attended three Ambassador Committee Meetings, two ribbon cuttings and a Member Orientation. Sara will receive a gift certificate to a Chamber member business. Earning honorable mention for the 4th Quarter were:Kenny Micheletta, Central Illinois Security, Inc.Courtney Bouvet, CEFCULisa Peterson, City of Springfield, Office of
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Land of Lincoln Credit Union Partners with Don Sol Mexican Grill to Make Donation to All Staff of Ma
Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) partnered with Don Sol Mexican Grill this past week to present over 440 faculty and staff in the Mattoon Community Unit District #2 with a voucher for free lunch at Don Sol. “This has been an extremely challenging year for teachers and education staff,” stated Heidi Schlabach, LLCU Mattoon Branch Manager. “We really wanted to find a way to show our education staff that we see how hard they are working and that we appreciate it. This was a small gesture we thought could
24th Biennial On My Own Time Exhibit Program Seeks Participation
The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the return of the On My Own Time program in 2021. This biennial visual arts program gives employees of participating organizations, businesses, government agencies, and medical and educational institutions an opportunity to showcase their creativity and accomplishments through artwork completed outside working hours. Says program coordinator Rosemary Buffington: “On My Own Time is one of the best ways to bring employees together. They learn
Buzz Bomb Brewing Company selected for Facebook Small Business Leader Spotlight Video
Facebook has chosen Buzz Bomb Brewing Company for one of its Small Business Leader Spotlight videos. Click here to view the video.https://buzzbombbrewingco.com/facebook-small-business-leader-spotlight/
Knob Hill Landscape’s new series, Supper & A Song, showcases Local Farms and National Music
Knob Hill Landscape Company is proud to announce their brand new “Supper & a Song” Series presented by Robert’s Seafood Market. This four part series will take place in May, June, September, and October. It will be held outside under the stars at the Knob Hill Outdoor Living Showroom including three fire features, multiple water features, and intimate lighting making for a unique atmosphere for dinner and a show. One ticket will include a full Farm to Table dinner, two drink tickets, and the show. The
The COVID-19 Vaccine: Side Effects and Long-Term Safety
Vaccines are the number one protection against numerous serious illnesses. COVID-19 has proved to have serious and life-threatening effects on the public, which is why the CDC encourages you to get the COVID-19 immunization. The COVID-19 vaccine was released at the end of 2020. Prior to the release, the public struggled to understand the future of this pandemic. Now that we have a vaccine, many remain uneasy about receiving it when they hear stories of side effects and long-term safety concerns related
UIS Good as Gold Ceremony honors more than 40 local volunteers, businesses and organizations
The University of Illinois Springfield, Junior League of Springfield and the United Way of Central Illinois honored more than 50 Sangamon County volunteers and businesses during the virtual 13th annual Good as Gold Ceremony. The winners were announced ina video released Monday on the UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center’s website.The Good as Gold Ceremony was started in 2008 to honor people, businesses and organizations who freely give their time and talents to make Sangamon County a better place to
Town And Country Bank Partners With Justine PETERSEN To Provide Opportunities For Small Businesses
Town and Country Bank and Peoples Prosperity Bank is working with Justine PETERSEN Housing and Reinvestment Corporation to support small businesses in the Metro East. Town and Country Bank is providing a $100,000 Line Of Credit (LOC) loan to Justine PETERSEN to benefit small businesses in the area. The loan will be used by Justine PETERSEN’s Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to provide secure opportunities to small businesses that do not qualify for traditional lending. In addition to the
Vaccination awareness t-shirt proceeds to benefit Central Illinois Food Bank
Aliyah Hashmi, a Springfield High freshman and daughter of Syed Hasmi and Dr. Azra Jabeen, has designed a t-shirt to increase COVID-19 vaccination awareness while curbing hunger at the local level. T-shirts can be purchased at https://shop.primodesigns.net/vaccinated/shop/home, and all proceeds will go to Central Illinois Foodbank and other micro pantries in Sangamon County.
Springfield Area Home Builders Association’s Gun Raffle
The Springfield Area Home Builders Association’s (SAHBA) is holding a gun raffle and will be raffling off 17 guns through October 1st. The total retail value of the guns is $11,270. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the SAHBA office (located at 3001 Spring Mill Drive); on our website (with a $1 processing fee per ticket); or from any of our Board members. Winners are re-entered for all future drawings. Anyone who purchases five tickets at a time will also receive a “golden ticket” which will
United Way of Illinois Launches ‘21 Week Equity Challenge’
United Way of Illinois Launches ‘21 Week Equity Challenge’The statewide association invites all Illinois’ residents to take the learning challenge Springfield, IL. – United Way of Central Illinois is partnering with United Way’s across Illinois for the United Way of Illinois ‘21 Week Equity Challenge.’ Following a year of unrest and strife, this free, online learning program will provide lessons and resources for Illinoisians to learn about racial issues and systemic inequalities, together. “Our
The Importance of EP!C Host Homes
“EP!C’s Host Homes Program has given me the chance to have a family again and also be a part of my community,” David, a participant in EP!C’s Host Home Program shares. “My provider is helping me become more independent and work on goals I want to achieve. Because of EP!C I have an awesome place to live and get to be a part of the Bulldogs Basketball team. They make me a better man and I cannot thank EP!C enough for everything.” To watch David's story, check out his video here. Why is the Host Homes model
ALPLM announces 2021 Illinois Gallery Special Exhibit
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois, will be a 2021 special exhibit in the Museum’s Illinois Gallery. Written by the award-winning author, documentary-producer, and former Chicago Sun-Times columnist and critic, Dave Hoekstra, and produced by the ALPLM, the exhibit will open in the spring of 2021. From Muddy Waters to REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick to Earth, Wind and Fire, and Chance the Rapper, the land of Lincoln has produced some of the most highly celebrated music in rock history.
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EP!C Host Homes are Expanding in Springfield! What is a Host Home and What is the Benefit?
For 35 years, EP!C has been a leader in providing natural living options for people with disabilities through our Host Homes program. We have given the gift of independence to the people we serve by finding a home designed to encourage independence in a home setting and offering unique person-centered opportunities for people with disabilities. In a Host Home, we match an individual with a contracted provider in the community of their choice. Providers are people that are passionate about making a
