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#GivingTuesday is tomorrow!
#GivingTuesday is tomorrow! It officially kicks off at midnight CST. This year we’re raising funds for Senior Transport. We’re working to take home up to $5,000 in matching grants provided by Home Instead Charities. Matching grants always go fast, so please make your gift right after midnight CST tomorrow if you’re planning to give to increase the chances of it being matched. To make your gift, please visit www.give65.org/centralILseniors and click the green “donate now” button to complete your
FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ (Fridays in December)
Event / Program Name: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ Date: FRIDAYS IN DECEMBER Time: 5:30-7:30 P.M. Location: BOONE'S (301 WEST EDWARDS STREET) Website: WWW.SPRINGFIELDARTSCO.ORG Contact Phone Number / E-mail for more information: 217-753-3519 / PROGRAMS@SPRINGFIELDARTSCO.ORG Registration Fee or Free: FREE 2 = The Frank Parker Project 9 = Soul Field 16 = Robert Sampson and Friends 23 = Johnnie Owens and Friends 30 = The Rob Killam Quintet
Give the gift of MUSIC
This Giving Season, help us give the gift of MUSIC! In one week, the Illinois Symphony Orchestra is celebrating Giving Tuesday! Your donations help fund spectacular events such as our Holiday Pops in the Heartland Concert on Dec. 16-17. Go to www.ilsymphony.org to donate. Holiday Pops in the HeartlandJacobsen Woollen, Conductor Friday, December 16, 2022 @ 7:30 PM UIS Performing Arts Center, Springfield, IL Featuring the Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestras, Springfield Choral Society, and Springfield
Ambassador Committee Member Spotlight: Haley Jackson
Haley JacksonMarketing ConsultantIllinois Times & Springfield Business Journal 217-679-7804hjackson@illinoistimes.comWhat products and services does your business offer? Print advertisingWeb advertisingTargeted digital (programmatic) & Social Media advertisingContests/polls/giveawaysComplementary design with ad purchasesExclusive rates for GSCC Members What is one thing you’d like for people to know about your business? We offer invaluable tools to help business owners engage their target audience –
AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES CWLP AS SMART ENERGY PROVIDER
City Water, Light and Power has earned the Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for demonstrating a commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost, and sustainable electric service. Koral Miller, energy services manager at Mason County PUD No. 3 in Shelton, Washington, and chair of APPA’s Energy Innovation Committee, presented the
Temporary Visitor Restrictions in Effect for Visitors to Springfield Memorial Hospital to Help Prevent Spread of Respiratory Illnesses
Memorial Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions at its five hospitals to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommended temporary visitor restrictions due to a statewide increase in respiratory illness including COVID-19, influenza and RSV. The restrictions will apply at all five Memorial Health hospitals: Decatur Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital and Taylorville
Harding joins Hanson’s headquarters as roadway technician
Collin Harding, roadway technician, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters. He will assist with infrastructure plan production and various projects by providing computer-aided design. Prior to joining Hanson, Harding was a technician for an engineering firm in Springfield. Hanson is a national, employee-owned consulting firm providing engineering, planning and allied services. The firm’s corporate headquarters is located at 1525 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703.
LLCC Library joins Explore More Illinois
Patrons eligible for discounts and incentives at more than 40 Illinois attractions The Lincoln Land Community College Library has joined Explore More Illinois, a cultural pass program that provides discounts and incentives at museums, historical societies, performing and visual arts centers, and other attractions across the state. Offerings include free or reduced admission, free parking, discounts at attraction shops and more. The program is free for LLCC students, employees and community
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 Nov. 7 in the Student Union. The event formally recognized the induction of 16 new chapter members with a ceremony and reception attended by family and friends of the inductees and several representatives from LLCC administration. The following chapter officers were installed during the ceremony: Joshua Hughes, Springfield, PresidentAJ Colletti, Springfield, Vice President for
Todd Coonrod Named October Colleague of Month for Springfield Memorial Hospital
Todd Coonrod, a runner assembler with Food and Nutrition Services, is the Springfield Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Month for October. As a member of the patient services team with Food and Nutrition, Todd’s kindness and compassion for the patients he serves are noticed and appreciated at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He also trains new colleagues and challenges them to keep learning in their roles. “Todd consistently goes above and beyond to make sure patients and colleagues are taken care of,”
Trevor Baker Named October Colleague of Month for System Resources
Trevor Baker, a patient experience representative with the Clinical Ethics Center at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the Memorial Health System Resources Colleague of the Month for October. Trevor worked closely with the parents of a patient who arrived at the hospital with significant life-threatening trauma. Trevor coordinated with the family, the care team, nurse management, clinical ethics and security for several days to ensure the parents could be near their child despite challenging
SHG To Host Preview Night Open House
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School will host its annual Preview Night, an open house for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students, high school transfer students, and parents or guardians at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1 at East Campus, 1200 W. Washington St. A brief program in the Dominican Hall theater will be followed by tours of the school and clubs and sports teams will have booths to visit in the gymnasium. All classrooms and areas of the school will be open and faculty, staff, students and
Barbara Wheatley Named October Colleague of Month for Memorial Behavioral Health
Barbara Wheatley, MA, CADC, a lead clinician, is the Memorial Behavioral Health Colleague of the Month for October. Barbara’s calm demeanor during a difficult patient interaction and her support of new colleagues led to her nomination for the Colleague of the Month award. Barbara supported both Memorial Health Security and Springfield Clinic to address a patient’s behavior. She safely de-escalated the unsafe behavior, allowing a safe environment to be maintained for patients, visitors, colleagues and
Schneller joins Hanson as senior graphic designer
Todd Schneller, senior graphic designer, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters. He will design marketing materials, including brochures, advertisements and presentations, and will provide videography for the company. Schneller has 22 years of graphic design experience, most recently as the lead graphic designer for Bunn-O-Matic Corp. in Springfield. He received a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from William Woods University. Hanson is a national,
UIS Performing Arts Center Accepting Applications for Our Stage / Our Voices Artist-in-Residence
The UIS Performing Arts Center is now accepting applications for the 2023 Our Stage / Our Voices Artist-in-Residence. Our Stage / Our Voices (OS/OV) exists to provide opportunities for performing artists who are members of historically underrepresented communities to address the issues of inequality in the regional performing arts with the goal of achieving diversity and inclusion. These historically underrepresented communities include but are not limited to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and persons with
APPLICATIONS OPEN DECEMBER 1 FOR CWLP BILL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Low Income Residential Customers Can Get Help From Project RELIEF City Water, Light and Power customers who need help paying their bill could qualify for assistance from the utility’s Project RELIEF program. The first step in applying for assistance from Project RELIEF is to have gone through Sangamon County’s LIHEAP application process. Then to qualify for CWLP Project RELIEF, call the appointment line at 217-789-2414 on or after Thursday, December 1st. Customers meeting the minimum eligibility
WHEEL OF FORTUNE LIVE! ANNOUNCES SPRINGFIELD JANUARY 19 AT UIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
“Wheel of Fortune LIVE!,” an all-new theatrical experience, is going on tour across North America and will stop in Springfield at UIS Performing Arts Center on January 19th. The all-new live stage show, produced by Right Angle Entertainment in partnership with Sony Pictures Television and UTA, is the one-and-only way fans can experience America’s Game® in person outside of Sony Pictures Studios, and it’s right in their hometown theater. At “Wheel of Fortune LIVE!” guests can try out to go on stage and
Sister Katherine O’Connor, OP, stepping down after 18 years as President of SHG
Dominican Sister Katherine O’Connor, OP, announced this week she will step down from her role as president of Sacred Heart-Griffin High School at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. She will leave her post in June, bringing an end to a nearly two-decade career as a leader in Catholic Dominican secondary education in Springfield. In an announcement to faculty, staff, board of directors, and families of SHG she shared, “My heart is filled with love and gratitude for each of you. After much prayer,
Madagascar the Musical Coming to UIS Performing Arts Center on April 17, 2023
Madagascar the Musical Coming to UIS Performing Arts Center on April 17, 2023 Tickets go on-sale to the public on Friday, November 11th at 10 am. Ticket prices are $59, $49, $39, $29, and $19 and can be purchased at UISpac.com or by phone (217) 206-6160. Pre-sale tickets will be available to members of FRIENDS of UIS Performing Arts Center as early as Wednesday, November 9th, (to learn how to become a FRIEND and read about our Membership levels, visit UISpac.com/FRIENDS) all remaining tickets will
Ryan becomes licensed professional engineer
Patrick Ryan, P.E., a mechanical engineer at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters, recently earned professional engineer licenses in Illinois and Florida. Ryan, who joined the company in 2020, provides assessment, design and construction observation services for plumbing and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems for a variety of facilities. He received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from University of Alaska Fairbanks. He served in the U.S. Army for four
UIS student Nicolette Owens honored with the Student Laureate Award from the Lincoln Academy of Illinois
Nicolette Owens of Springfield has been selected as the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) student recipient of the Student Laureate Award from the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Only one UIS student is honored with the prestigious award each academic year. “My first reaction to being named the UIS Lincoln Laureate was surprise,” she said. “As I continued to read my letter from the chancellor, I felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. Overall, I am honored to be named the UIS Lincoln Laureate. This
HSHS Medical Group encourages you to know the signs of diabetes
November is American Diabetes Month An estimated 37 million people are living with diabetes in the United States – the highest it has ever been, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most cases are type 2 diabetes, which means your body doesn’t use insulin properly. Type 2 is largely preventable through regular physical activity and a healthy and balanced diet says Dr. Poornima Jayaramaiah, endocrinologist with HSHS Medical Group. “Symptoms of type 2 diabetes develop
Ambassador Committee Member Spotlight: Brian Anderson
Brian AndersonAssistant Vice President / Branch ManagerBank of Springfield(217) 241-6119banderson@bankwithbos.com What products and services does your business offer? Bank of Springfield offers traditional banking products and services including checking, savings and certificate of deposit accounts, commercial, installment and mortgage loans and several ancillary services such as safe deposit boxes, online banking and ATMs. Additionally, BOS offers both wealth management services and a wide range of
What to know about not “Falling Backward” with Time Change
The end of Daylight Saving Time can cause disruption with some people’s physical and mental health, but there are tips that can help with a smooth transition, experts from Memorial Health said this week. Clocks “fall back” on Sunday, Nov. 6, meaning the loss of an hour of daylight at the end of the day. “One of the toughest things about falling back is heading home in darkness after leaving work or after-school activities at a normal time,” said Amber Olson, regional director for Memorial Behavioral
LLCU ANNOUNCES TWO SENIOR MANAGEMENT LEVEL PROMOTIONS
CHRIS SMITH as CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) and JERI CONAWAY as SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT of MEMBER SERVICESLand of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) announces two high-level promotions this week. The first, Chris Smith has been promoted to Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of LLCU. The second, Jeri Conaway has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Member Services.Smith has served as Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer at LLCU for four years. Prior to LLCU, Smith was Vice
LLCU PROMOTES RASHANDA BOND-PARTEE to VP of CONSUMER LENDING and JUSTIN ROLEY to VP of MEMBER SERVICES
Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) announced that Rashanda Bond-Partee has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Consumer Lending and Justin Roley has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Member Services. Bond-Partee will oversee the operations of Consumer Lending and Roley will oversee all Member Service Retail Operations for all 13 LLCU branches throughout central Illinois. Bond-Partee has been with LLCU for 23 years and served in numerous roles including AVP of Consumer
Land of Lincoln Credit Union Announces Managerial Promotions
LLCU PROMOTES JEFF DRAKE to AVP of MORTGAGE LENDING, BRITTNI STOUT to AVP of COMPLIANCE, LYNDA BOCKEWITZ to AVP of INDIRECT LENDING, ALICIA LEONARD to COLLECTIONS MANAGER, and BETHANIE HOGAN to MORTGAGE PROCESSING MANAGER Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) announces the following recent managerial promotions: Jeff Drake is named Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Lending, Brittni Stout is named Assistant Vice President of Compliance, Lynda Bockewitz is named Assistant Vice President of Indirect Lending,
LLCC Music students earn honors at regional conference
Four Lincoln Land Community College Music students studying voice competed at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Central Region Conference held Oct. 21-22 in Bourbonnais with college students from Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. Jack John Barham of Chatham qualified to advance to the national level in the classical TBB (tenor, baritone, bass) category for those in their first two years of collegiate study. Miriam Carter of Springfield won first place in the regional Adult Classical Treble Voice
Jones Named September Colleague of the Month at Memorial Health
Lillie Jones, a certified patient access specialist at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the System Resources Colleague of the Month for September at Memorial Health. Jones, of Springfield, has worked at Memorial Health since 2019. Jones “will step up whenever there is a gap in our team to train others, ensuring everyone knows how to do the job in the most efficient and effective way, which leads to great patient experiences,” said her nominator. “She embodies our Memorial Health values every day.” “I
Local Arts Events at UIS Performing Arts Center Sensory Friendly & New Creative Works
UIS Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the addition of sensory-friendly events to the performance schedule. These performances are 60 minutes in length and will be held in the UIS Studio Theatre. We hope these events will increase arts access for sensory-challenged individuals and their families in our community. All are welcome! Artistic Programs Director Carly Shank says, “These two shows are designed for those that are sensitive to dramatic changes. We won’t have lighting changes or major
UIS students collect nearly 8,000 pounds of food for the Central Illinois Foodbank during Trick-or-Treat for Canned Goods
University of Illinois Springfield students helped to collect 7,899 pounds of food during the annual Trick-or-Treat for Canned Goods event on Sunday. A total of 12 teams, consisting of 108 students, went door-to-door in several Springfield neighborhoods collecting canned goods and other non-perishable food items. The food will be donated to the Central Illinois Foodbank, which distributes supplies to food pantries, soup kitchens, residential programs and after-school programs in a 21-county region. Last
Robinson is Springfield Memorial’s September Colleague of the Month
Lisa Robinson, a clinical registered nurse in the bariatric/plastic surgical unit at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for September. Robinson, of Chatham, has worked at Springfield Memorial Hospital since 2021. Robinson was nominated for recognition by the family of a patient: “Lisa was kind and compassionate, and even stopped by to check on her progress when she wasn’t her nurse. She was such a cheerleader for our mother’s improvement and celebrated
Brockmeyer is September Colleague of the Month at Memorial Health
Dana Brockmeyer, a registered nurse and case manager in the wound care center at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the Memorial Health Ambulatory Division Colleague of the Month for September. Brockmeyer, of Raymond, has worked at Memorial Health since 2009. Brockmeyer’s first priority is her patient, said her nominators, and she “spends a great deal of time teaching her patients – and her colleagues – about wound care and healing. She is a great teacher!” Outside of work, Brockmeyer enjoys hiking,
UIS to offer accelerated courses starting Dec. 12 to help students continue their educational goals
The University of Illinois Springfield will offer 16 accelerated courses for both undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of formats, including online and on-campus. The classes are open to both prospective and current students and will begin on Monday, Dec. 12, and conclude in early January. “Many students have extra time over the holiday break, and this is a great chance for them to continue their education and potentially earn a degree in a shorter period of time,” said Vickie Cook, UIS
The Winter Farmers Market Adds More Dates at Union Station
The 23rd Old Capitol Farmers Market, presented by HSHS St. John’s Hospital, is wrapped up and now moves to a new winter schedule and back to Historic Union Station from November - April. The market will be expanding the usual winter market dates and adding popular programs from the summer months like Link Match and the Power of Produce (POP) Club! The Winter Old Capitol Farmers Market starts this Saturday, November 5th! The Saturday markets will continue for the first three Saturdays in November (5, 12,
UIS Visual Arts Gallery to host their annual Silent Auction and Benefit
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery Annual Silent Auction and Benefit will take place both online and on-site at the gallery this year. The Silent Auction and Benefit, featuring original works of art donated by local and regional artists, will launch online on Monday, Nov. 14 and remain live through final bidding at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. The online auction can be found at 32auctions.com/uisvisualartsgallery2022. Works that are available online will be on view at the Visual Arts
Kera Pusch joins Warren-Boynton State Bank
Kera Pusch recently joined Warren-Boynton State Bank as Vice President and Loan Officer at the Modesto branch. She has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry within Central Illinois—with a focus on secondary market clients. Kera is active in her community and participates in numerous events within the Virden, Girard and Thayer area. Warren-Boynton State Bank was established in 1877 and remains a locally owned and independent community bank with headquarters in New Berlin and
Registration open for spring 2023 classes at LLCC
Classes available at all locations, including expanded night classes near downtown Springfield Registration is now open for spring 2023 classes at Lincoln Land Community College, with locations in Springfield (main campus), Taylorville, Litchfield, Jacksonville and Beardstown. An expanded number of night classes are also available at LLCC-Medical District, located near downtown Springfield. Spring 16-week classes begin Jan. 9. Eight-week classes begin Jan. 9 and March 13. New students may view
Capitol Radio Group Won Four Silver Dome Awards from the Illinois Broadcasters Association
The Capitol Radio Group in Springfield, with radio stations WDBR, WLFZ, WYMG, WTAX, WDBR HD2, WDBR HD3, and WDBR HD4 won four Silver Dome Awards from the Illinois Broadcasters Association on Tuesday night, October 25, 2022. Blake Stadel, morning show host of 103.7 WDBR was named “Personality of the Year” in medium market radio. Dave Dahl, News Director of WTAX won three awards…”Best Hard News Story”, “Best Local Radio Newscast”, and “Best Radio Spot News Coverage” in medium market radio. Vice
Memorial Holiday Fest Returns to Downtown Springfield
Memorial Holiday Fest will unwrap its annual holiday gift to the community on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Memorial Holiday Fest, presented by the Springfield Memorial Foundation in partnership with Downtown Springfield, Inc., will feature a festive lineup of community events and family activities on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings between Nov. 26 and Dec. 21 in downtown Springfield. Most events at Memorial Holiday Fest are free. “We’re excited to share Memorial Holiday Fest with our community,”
Greater Springfield Chamber Foundation Establishes Business Scholarship, Members May Contribute to Fund
Somnath Bhattacharya, Dean, College of Business & Management at UIS and Mike Murphy, President & CEO of The Chamber, are shown signing the scholarship agreement on October 11, 2022. The Greater Springfield Chamber Foundation, the 501(c)3 charitable arm of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, has announced plans to provide an annual scholarship to a full-time student within the College of Business at the University of Illinois Springfield. The $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a junior,
Register now for UIS’ fall Lunch & Learn Series
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield will hold three Lunch & Learn Series events this fall. The series is presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society. WHEN: Doors Open 11 a.m. | Lunch 11:30 a.m. | Program 12-1 p.m. Oct. 5, Oct. 26 and Dec. 6 WHERE: Illini Country Club, 1601 Illini Rd., SpringfieldDETAILS:Wednesday, October 5: Homegrown Rock-N-Roll Celebrate the state of Illinois' vibrant history of homegrown rock-n-roll music and classic
