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Ransomware and Cybersecurity Discussion: talk with a ransomware responder and negotiator
Innovate SpringfieldIn collaboration with GroupSense.Welcome to Ransomware and Cybersecurity Discussion: talk with a ransomware responder and negotiator.Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021Time: 5:00 PM - 6 :00 PMLocation: Zoom In this presentation, Kurtis Minder, CEO and co-founder at GroupSense will walk the audience through how he became involved in ransomware negotiation while educating the audience on what the ransomware epidemic is all about. Explaining lessons learned in the trenches of cyber response,
“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC TO EMBARK ON SECOND ILL-ADVISED TOUR
University of Illinois Springfield & Mammoth announce: “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC TO EMBARK ON SECOND ILL-ADVISED TOURSunday, May 22, 2022UIS Performing Arts Center Pre-sale tickets will be available to FRIENDS of UIS Performing Arts Center donors beginning Wednesday, December 8th, followed by members of our Email Club on Thursday, December 9th; all remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 10th at 10 am. To become a FRIEND call the UIS Ticket Office at (217)
Drive Up Food Giveaway Friday, December 10
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois will be having a drive up food giveaway Friday, December 10 starting at 11:30 am. Click here for more information.
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LLCU PROVIDES A $20,000 GRANT AND SERVICE PARTNERSHIP TO THE CITY OF DECATUR FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) presented a check for $20,000 in grant monies to the City of Decatur on Monday afternoon. The grant funds will further supplement funds that the City is receiving through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) of 2021. The grant money and government funds will be used to invest in community revitalization efforts, such as the development of affordable housing, providing housing vouchers, providing services
Santa is coming to HSHS Medical Group in Jacksonville
HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care in Jacksonville is excited to welcome Santa on December 16, 5-6:30 pm. Children of all ages are invited to meet Santa and receive a goody bag with everything you need to make candy cane reindeer food. Please wear a mask. HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care is located at 1745 W. Walnut St. in Jacksonville. For more information, call 217-243-6454.
Town and Country Bank Welcomes Deanna Gietl as Treasury Management Sales Officer
Town and Country Bank is happy to announce Deanna Gietl has joined its growing Treasury Management team as Treasury Management Sales Officer, in which she will work closely with businesses throughout Macon and McLean counties and Central Illinois. “We are delighted to have Deanna as part of our experienced Treasury Management team. Her rich knowledge in banking and passion for developing meaningful relationships with customers will be valuable assets to our organization and local business owners throughout
UIS to host a sustainable solutions lab for the leaders of smaller Illinois communities
WHAT: The University of Illinois System’s Discovery Partners Institute Center for Urban Resilience and Environmental Sustainability (CURES) will hold its inaugural Community Project Lab at the University of Illinois Springfield. This year’s lab topic is “Sustainable Solutions for Small Illinois Communities Facing a Changing Climate.” WHEN: 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 WHERE: University of Illinois Springfield Student Union DETAILS: Local leaders, key regional and state
$20 MILLION EXTRAORDINARY DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTED TO CEFCU MEMBERS
A $20 million Extraordinary Dividend was approved by CEFCU’s Board of Directors and distributed to the Credit Union’s member/owners. The amount each member received was determined by dividends earned and interest paid during the first 11 months of the year. On December 1, funds were deposited to members’ Savings accounts. Over the last 21 years, CEFCU has returned $380 million in Extraordinary Dividends to members. CEFCU Board Chairman, Sean Scranton, stated, “CEFCU’s strong financial
LLCC Foundation accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year
The Lincoln Land Community College Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. Students planning to attend LLCC beginning in fall 2022 are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. LLCC Foundation scholarships are available for first-time and continuing students who will be enrolled full- or part-time at LLCC. Many of the scholarships are open to students in any program of study, with the average award being $1,000 per academic year. The online
Millburg Awarded Griffiths Medal for Research Article
Lance Millburg of Pawnee was awarded the 2019-20 Griffiths Medal for his research published in a health systems industry journal. Awarded by the Operational Research Society, the Griffiths Medal recognizes the most outstanding contributions to the philosophy, theory or practice of health systems published in the Journal of Health Systems. Millburg, 35, is the system administrator of quality and performance improvement at Memorial Health, a Springfield-based nonprofit organization that includes five
Bridges, Remmert earn project management certifications
Joe Bridges, PMP, a project administrator, and Paige Remmert, PMP, an associate project manager, recently received project management professional (PMP) certifications from the Project Management Institute. They work at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters and joined the firm in 2019. Bridges assists 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
COVID-19 Vaccine Brings Children Closer to ‘Normal Childhood,’ Safeguards from Severe Illness, Says Nurse-Practitioner Mom
When it came time for her two young sons to receive their first shots of COVID-19 vaccine, Jamie Cross had a few tricks that worked better than sugar to make the vaccine go down. Blasting rock music by Fall Out Boy in the car on the way to the clinic – singing and dancing encouraged – was effective, “and, afterwards, they got to pick a reward at Target,” said Cross, a Decatur resident who is a nurse practitioner at Memorial Occupational Health in Decatur. Seven-year-old Jackson selected a Lego set, while
Springfield Memorial Hospital Nurse Honored with DAISY Award: Deb McWhorter
Deb McWhorter received the DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Known for her expertise and compassion, McWhorter, of Pawnee, was nominated by a nurse co-worker at the nonprofit hospital to receive the award, hospital officials said. In the nomination form for her DAISY Award recognition, McWhorter was called an “an incredible, caring and attentive nurse … [and] a huge asset to her department.” A registered nurse in the outpatient department at Springfield Memorial
Jude Nolen Joins Town and Country Bank as Mortgage Loan Originator
Town and Country Bank is elated to welcome Jude Nolen to its mortgage division, Town and Country Banc Mortgage Services, Inc. Nolen will serve as a Mortgage Loan Originator in Springfield, assisting homebuyers throughout Sangamon County and Central Illinois. “We are happy to have Jude join our expanding mortgage team as our latest Mortgage Loan Originator. His professional experience in mortgage lending will be a major asset to our organization and customers. I am confident that he has the expertise to
Still time to register for spring 2022 classes at LLCC
There is still time to register for spring 2022 classes at Lincoln Land Community College. Spring semester weekday classes begin Jan. 10. Face-to-face classes are available at the Springfield campus and Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Beardstown, Taylorville and Litchfield. Many online and hybrid courses are also offered. Current students may register for classes via LoggerCentral at www.llcc.edu/logger-central. New students should first fill out an application at www.llcc.edu (click on the “Apply”
FALL INTO WINTER SAVINGS WITH CWLP ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIPS AND NEW VIRTUAL HOME ENERGY AUDIT
City Water, Light, and Power wants to remind its customers that fall is a great time weatherize homes ahead of the winter heating season. CWLP’s Energy Services Office is sharing tips and offering a new Virtual Home Energy Audit to help residents on some home efficiency tune-ups residents can do to save energy and increase comfort. Year round there are steps homeowners can take such as replacing inefficient bulbs with LEDs, cleaning air system filters and more. Ahead of colder temperatures, steps to reduce
‘Holly’ the Lighted Bus Returns in 2021
SMTD Adds Memorial Holiday Fest Shuttle Springfield, IL – The Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD) is will bring back its popular lighted bus, newly-named “Holly”, for this year’s Downtown Springfield, Inc. (DSI) Holiday Walks. Holly will also participate in this year’s Jaycee’s Holiday Lights Parade the evening of December 4th. “SMTD always likes to bring out the lighted bus,” said Steve Schoeffel, SMTD’s Managing Director. “The community has always liked it, and, new this year, we’re going to start
Lake Springfield Watershed Meeting: Water Quality and Economics of Conservation Practices
Date and Location Wednesday, December 8th Prairie View Reception Center On Wednesday, December 8th, a meeting for watershed landowners and farm operators titled “Lake Springfield Water Quality and Economics of Conservation Practices” will be held at the Prairie View Reception Center, 8865 State Route 4, Chatham, IL., from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. for registration and social time. The current CDC’s Covid-19 guidelines for in-person events will be followed. A buffet dinner prepared by
LLCC students impress business leaders in “Shark Tank” exercise
Students enrolled in the Introduction to Business class at Lincoln Land Community College impressed a panel of local business leaders in a recent “Shark Tank” exercise. The students pitched ideas, presented financial plans and sought investment from the “Sharks” for unique businesses selling scented bracelets, nachos, technology support and hunting experiences. The panel evaluated the viability of the business plans and indicated if they were worthy of investment. Members of the panel were Lisa Shafer,
LLCC’s Kreher Agriculture Center recognized with national design awards
The Kreher Agriculture Center, which opened last May on the Lincoln Land Community College campus, has been recognized with two national architectural design awards. The Center won grand prize in the 2021 Education Design Showcase sponsored by Spaces4Learning. And, Demonica Kemper Architects, LLC won a gold award for the Center in the Association of Licensed Architects 2021 Design Awards program. As noted by Spaces4Learning, the Kreher Agriculture Center was designed to meet the educational needs
LLCC online computer science degree and other online programs recognized in national and state rankings
ZDNet has ranked Lincoln Land Community College’s online computer science associate degree as No. 1 in the nation. ZDNet's ranking methodology encompasses data and tools from the National Center for Education Statistics' annual survey. According to ZDNet.com, the best online computer science associate degree programs provide lecture-based instruction and practical experience while preparing industry professionals for the workforce. A computer science associate degree is the foundation for building
WEBINAR SCHEDULED FOR WATER QUALITY BENEFITS OF AGRICULTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE LAKE SPRINGFIELD WATERSHED
City Water, Light and Power and the Illinois Lakes Management Association are announcing the first webinar in its speaker series for Lake Springfield land owners and farm operators on topics ranging from: ecology, water quality, lake management, Best Management Practices (BMP) implementation, and more related to watershed health. The first webinar “Water Quality Benefits of Agricultural Best Management Practices” will be held Wednesday, December 15th at 7 p.m. CST on Zoom’s online platform. Waterborne
Gogerty Named Springfield Memorial’s November Colleague of Month
Molly Gogerty of Sherman, an infection prevention and control nurse at Springfield Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for November. Gogerty has worked at Springfield Memorial Hospital since 2006. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gogerty returned to bedside nursing, often working nights so she could focus on her infection prevention and control responsibilities during “normal [business] hours,” said one of her colleagues, who nominated her for recognition. “She is a leader
HSHS Medical Group provides Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for adults 18 and older
Following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, FDA and the Illinois Department of Public Health, HSHS Medical Group offers Pfizer and Moderna boosters to adults 18 years and older. HSHS Medical Group provides COVID-19 vaccines and testing to the public at drive-thru locations in Decatur, Springfield and O’Fallon. Appointments are required for all vaccine doses and testing. Established patients may receive vaccines and testing at some primary care clinics. Call your local
Symphony of Thanks
Join us in celebrating a Symphony of Thanks this holiday season! The ISO is so grateful to our generous patrons and faithful audience members, who have guided and sustained us through nearly two years of great uncertainty. We are excited to have you back in our concert halls, experiencing the artistry of our musicians. Your participation in our annual fund drive is more critical than ever! The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is on the threshold of a new and exciting chapter with ambitious goals to reach more
Tester Named Springfield Memorial’s October Colleague of Month
Norby Tester of Nokomis, a registered nurse and research and data analyst, is the Springfield Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Month for October. Tester accepted a position with the hospital’s decision sciences department after more than 40 years of bedside nursing in the emergency department, the intensive care unit and with the rapid response team at the nonprofit hospital. Tester volunteered to return to a clinical setting when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, assisting her nurse co-workers in the ICU
LLCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society sponsors Operation Full Belly and Legacy of Life projects to benefit college and community
Lincoln Land Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) sponsored recent projects to positively impact both the college and community. Over the past two weeks, PTK members collected 245 items for the LLCC Food Pantry and helped raise over $1,700 as part of Operation Full Belly. The project’s goal was to restock the college’s pantry with food and hygiene items as well as educate students on the services available to them. PTK also collaborated with LLCC Student Life and TRIO Student Support
LLCC Ag Club students excel at Professional Agriculture Student contest
Eight Lincoln Land Community College Agriculture Club members recently competed at the Illinois Professional Agriculture Student (PAS) Employment Interview Contest and will advance to the national competition. The contest, held virtually again this year, required students to create a resume, cover letter and complete a job application for a position in one of 13 agriculture fields. They then participated in a mock job interview. Placing first in their respective areas were Luke Adams of Athens,
Old and New Traditions Will Combine to Make the Holiday Season Magical in Downtown Springfield This Year
DSI to partner with Springfield Memorial Foundation and other organizations to create a unique holiday experience in the downtown area. This year, Downtown Springfield will be transformed into a holiday wonderland complete with festive decorations, delicious food and beverages and activities for all ages. The fun begins on Saturday, Nov. 27th with the launch of the 2021 Old Capitol Holiday Walks, presented by INB and the new-to-downtown Memorial Holiday Fest. Activities will continue each Wednesday evening
APPLICATIONS OPEN DECEMBER 1 2021 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 call the CWLP Project RELIEF Office at 217-789-2414 on or after Wednesday, December 1st. Customers meeting the minimum eligibility requirements will be scheduled for a meeting with Fifth Street Renaissance, the program’s
CROSBY APPOINTED CHAIR OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY AT SIU MEDICINE
Dana Crosby, MD, MPH, has been named chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She is also the director of rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery, director of otolaryngic allergy and is also the otolaryngology residency program director. The department provides care focused on ears, nose and throat (ENT), with eight subspecialty/fellowship-trained ENT surgeons offering specialized treatments for patients. Crosby now hopes to
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport and Allegiant Celebrate Inaugural Nonstop Flight to Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona
Allegiant is set to launch its nonstop service between Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Flights begin today, November 18th, and will be offered year-round between the two cities. The first arriving flight will be welcomed with a ceremonial water cannon salute and the first departure will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting at the departure gate by the first passenger to board the aircraft. “We have been eagerly awaiting this day to arrive as we
Davis Financial Group Joins BOS
Davis Financial Group (DFG) has merged with Bank of Springfield (BOS). DFG founder John Andrew “Drew” Davis announced plans to join BOS Investment Services earlier this year. Davis and his team remain in their office at 1005 S 6th Street in Springfield until early 2022. DFG was founded in 1981 with the goal of assisting their clients in every aspect of their financial lives. Founder John Andrew “Drew” Davis shared his excitement on joining BOS, “Partnering with BOS Investment Services will broaden and
Bell Ringing Volunteers and Virtual Kettles are Needed
The busy Christmas season is here for The Salvation Army! There are many volunteer shifts available for bell ringing and more virtual kettles are still needed. The Salvation Army needs your help! Please forward this to anyone who might be willing to help or post the links on social media. To ring a real bell, click HERE. Virtual kettles are a great thing to do personally, with family, and especially at work! In your work setting you can use a virtual kettle to create friendly competitions between
Town and Country Bank Welcomes Brian Beube to Commercial Banking Team
Town and Country Bank is pleased to welcome Brian Beube as its latest Commercial Banking Officer. Beube will work closely with businesses in Macon County by operating out of Town and Country Bank’s Decatur location. “We are excited to welcome Brian to our growing Commercial Banking team as we continue developing relationships and meeting the financial needs of our business customers. His experience with implementing new lending processes to achieve business growth, building connections with current and
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MindsEye Takes on Springfield, Illinois Radio Information Service Station
MindsEye Takes on Springfield, Illinois Radio Information Service Station The Belleville-based nonprofit has run a similar broadcast in Metro St. Louis since 1973 St. Louis, MO, October 1st, 2021— On October 18th, MindsEye will take up the Springfield Radio Information Service (RIS) broadcast, which provides current print information to area citizens who are blind, low vision, or print-impaired. The service is free for qualified individuals and includes programming that promotes independence, including
MIOpera Presents Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors
The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is partnering with the MIOpera to help grow support for the performing arts in Central Illinois! The ISO will receive a donation for every ticket purchased by ISO patrons to MIOpera's production of Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors. Orders are due by Friday, December 3, 2021. Based on Italian folk tales of the Nativity and Epiphany, Gian Carlo Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors is an opera that retells the story of the Magi from the point of view of a young
Holiday & Winter Farmers Market Finds a New Venue at Union Station
The 22nd Old Capitol Farmers Market, presented by HSHS St. John’s Hospital, wrapped in October and now moves to a monthly schedule and new location. The Holiday & Winter Farmers Markets start Saturday, November 20th, and take place each third Saturday of the month from November to April, for a total of six markets. The Winter & Holiday Farmers Market new indoor/outdoor venue is the historic Union Station. The former train station, now part of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, will
Springfield Memorial Hospital Nurse Honored with DAISY Award
Beckie Book was the latest recipient of a DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Book, of Williamsville, was nominated to receive the award by a patient at the nonprofit hospital, where she is known for her expertise and compassion, hospital officials said. She has been nominated numerous times for recognition with a DAISY Award and has collected “a garden” of DAISY pins on her badge. A registered nurse in the orthopedics department at Springfield Memorial Hospital, Book has
Springfield Area Arts Council Initiates ''Back to the Music'' Program
Let’s get back to the music. With $25,000 to spend, the Springfield Area Arts Council literally is bringing music to your ears after a long COVID silence in venues across Central Illinois. This program, called Back to the Music, is working to reignite live entertainment by paying local performers directly for playing in area restaurants, bars, and other venues as it becomes safer for people to gather. The Arts Council invites area musicians to receive payment for arranging appearances in various
Memorial Holiday Fest Debuts Downtown
The Memorial Holiday Fest is set to unwrap its holiday gift to the community on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The Memorial Holiday Fest, organized by the Springfield Memorial Foundation, will feature a festive cornucopia of community events and family activities on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings between Nov. 27 and Dec. 22 in its new location in downtown Springfield. The hospital foundation is partnering with Downtown Springfield Inc.’s Old Capitol Holiday Walks on the event, which is a revamping of
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute Show at UIS
St. Louis powerhouse The Prophecy Show will bring their signature and highly-energized Rock Opera to the UIS Performing Arts Center on December 15, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Touring as a Tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Prophecy Show’s theatrical performances have been igniting stages nationwide. This is a production that loves TSO, loves their audiences and knows how to create an electrifying evening of rock! Given that their founder and lead guitarist has been tributing this band for 15 years, is
That Golden Girls Show! a puppet parody Is Coming to the UIS Performing Arts Center - February 3rd
Pre-sale tickets will be available to FRIENDS of UIS Performing Arts Center donors beginning Wednesday, July 14th at 10 am and our Email Club beginning Thursday, July 15th at 10 am; all remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 16th at 10 am. To become a FRIEND, call the UIS Ticket Office at (217) 206-6160. ‘That Golden Girls Show!’ is a brand-new show that parodies classic Golden Girls moments - with puppets! Get set for an evening of cheesecake, laughter, jazzercise,
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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
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
