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CWLP Receives $2.9M Federal Funding For More Lead Service Line Replacement Work

Springfield, Illinois –Beginning in March 2025, City Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) is set to begin another phase of lead service line replacements thanks to a $2.9 million in Federal monies provided through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agencies Public Water Supply Loan Program (PWSLP) State Revolving Fund (SRF). The funding, which covers the cost of replacement of the portion of lead water service lines that are customer-owned in low income areas, is set to be used for around 400 homes in Census

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD COMMENDS LIBRARY SECURITY AND POLICE FOR ENSURING SAFETY AT LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Springfield, IL—The City of Springfield extends its gratitude to the security team at Lincoln Public Library and the Springfield Police Department for their swift and professional response to an incident on library grounds earlier today. According to the Deputy Chief of Security, the situation began when an individual attempted to instigate a physical altercation within the library. Library personnel intervened, but the individual became combative, prompting two library security guards to step in.

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING PRIOR TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The City of Springfield will host a special meeting prior to the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.Details of the Special Meeting:Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024Time: 5:25 PMLocation: City Council Chambers, 300 S. 7th Street, 3rd FloorThe agenda for this special meeting is available for review. Please see the attached document for further details. Members of the public and media are invited to attend.

NORTH NINTH DETOURED FOR WATER WORK

North-bound Ninth Street between Jefferson and Madison Streets is currently closed for City Water, Light and Power crews to make repairs to a leaking water main valve. A detour route is posted for motorists. Due to the pavement opening necessary to do the work, impacted lanes will remain closed until road surface repairs are completed.Motorists should plan for alternative routes, always slow down, and be aware of crews and equipment in work zones.  

Innovate Springfield’s Founders, Failure and Fun speaker series returns

WHAT:       Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s business incubator, will host the next event in its Founders, Failure and Fun speaker series, featuring Brandon Yates, an early-stage founder, tech entrepreneur and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumnus.  WHEN:       5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12  WHERE:    Innovate Springfield, 15 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield  DETAILS: Yates is the co-founder and CEO of Deepwalk, a scanning software company that automates ADA

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD WELCOMES SEAN M. PRITCHARD AS NEW PROFESSIONAL PLANNER

Springfield, IL—The City of Springfield is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean M. Pritchard as the new Professional Planner for the Office of Planning and Economic Development, effective November 2024. This decision highlights the City's dedication to meeting the growing need for professional planning to assist the economic development director in supporting sustainable growth and development. Sean's expertise will be essential in advancing the City's ongoing initiatives and ensuring strategic

CWLP Announces Results of 2024 Customer Satisfaction Survey

Springfield, Illinois –City Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) is proud to announce the findings of its 2024 Customer Satisfaction Survey conducted in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield’s Center for State Policy and Leadership. With over 1,200 residential customers responding, the results reflect high overall satisfaction and provide valuable insights for the planning and expansion of future CWLP’s services and programs.According to the survey, 85% of respondents are satisfied with CWLP,

SMTD Route Changes Coming January 6th

Springfield, IL – The Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD) will ring in the new year with several changes to bus routes. The existing northside night Route 901 will be replaced with three daytime routes, Route 501 serving the area around UIS and Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) will run all day – instead of just at night, and Routes 10 and 902 on the southeast side will no longer run on Villanova. The changes were the product of multiple internal discussions and feedback from the public. “We have

Ambassador Committee Member Spotlight Andy Lunt

Andy LuntSales – Business Development SpecialistMASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply (217) 744-0339andy@mascopac.comWhat products and services does your business offer?   Distributor of packaging products, boxes, tapes, mailers, corrugated, packing peanuts, COVID-19 supplies, janitorial supplies and equipment.    What is one thing you'd like for people to know about your business?   Female, family owned.  Buy local – shop local!  The Ambassadors are The Chamber's membership committee. Committee

Springfield Memorial Hospital Releases Priorities for Community Health Needs

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Memorial Hospital has completed its community health needs assessment and listed its four priorities online for the public to view. They are chronic disease, mental health, substance use and homelessness.The nonprofit hospital will develop an implementation plan to address these priorities in fiscal year 2024 through 2026. Mental health was also singled out as a priority for all five hospitals in Memorial Health.To complete the assessment, Springfield Memorial Hospital collaborated

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VAL YAZELL TO RETIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024

Springfield, IL—The City of Springfield has announced that Val Yazell, the Director of Planning and Economic Development, will retire on December 31, 2024, after years of devoted service to the City of Springfield. Mayor Misty Buscher has expressed her gratitude for Director Yazell's service, stating, "Val's leadership has been instrumental in preparing Springfield for future success. Her dedication to economic growth and community development has made a lasting impression on our city. On behalf of the

Brett Young to Bring His 2025 Back to Basics World Tour to the UIS Performing Arts Center on February 13, 2025

Brett Young announced that his Back to Basics World Tour 2025 will stop at the UIS Performing Arts Center on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Tickets on sale to FRIENDS of UIS Performing Arts Center starting Wednesday, December 4th. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, December 6th at 10 a.m. at UISpac.com. Tickets are $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50 and available at UISpac.com.  ABOUT BRETT YOUNG:From his self-titled debut in 2017, Brett Young has captured the hearts of fans

Central Illinois Tech Partners (CITP) Launches Its New IT Services Group

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - CITP was created to meet the rapidly growing technology needs in the Central Illinois Tech Triangle. Visit us at https://centraliltechpartners.com.  WHAT OUR PARTNERS DO & THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION STL is a leading MSP in the Midwest with 35 years of experience providing proactive & strategic IT solutions. A one-stop shop for all daily IT, cybersecurity, & compliance needs. Whether you have 20 employees or 250, STL has you covered! Contact Keinn at kdraper@poweredbystl.com. Tom

SMTD’s “Holly” the Holiday Bus Returns for 2024 Season

Springfield, IL – The Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD) is announcing the holiday bus “Holly” appearance schedule for 2024. “Holly is no question the most popular thing SMTD does in our community,” said SMTD’s Managing Director Steve Schoeffel, “and we’re looking forward to getting Holly out more this year than ever before.” Getting a significant overhaul a year ago, Holly contains over eleven thousand lights, including programable LEDs. The improvements last year replaced lights and netting that were

Record $55 Million Extraordinary Dividend Distributed to CEFCU Members

Peoria, IL – A record $55 million Extraordinary Dividend was approved by CEFCU’s Board of Directors and distributed to the Credit Union’s member/owners. The amount returned to members in good standing is divided between savers and borrowers, with, starting this year, a portion also being returned to Debit Card users. On December 2, funds were deposited to members’ Savings accounts.   Over the last 24 years, CEFCU has returned half a billion dollars in Extraordinary Dividends to members. CEFCU Board Chair,

Knob Hill Landscape Company Receives Multiple National Awards for Excellence in Outdoor Living Construction

Knob Hill Landscape Company Receives Multiple National Awards for Excellence in Outdoor Living Construction Springfield, IL – December 2, 2024 – Knob Hill Landscape Company, a premier design and build outdoor living construction company based in Springfield, IL, has earned three prestigious national awards in the last 14 months. This recognition highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to quality, creativity, and craftsmanship in creating exceptional outdoor spaces for residential and commercial

LLCC Foundation announces 2024-2025 scholarship recipients

SPRINGFIELD — The Lincoln Land Community College Foundation has announced the recipients of over 330 scholarships totaling more than $835,000 for the 2024-2025 academic year. The LLCC Foundation awards scholarships every year thanks to the support and generosity of individuals, community businesses and organizations.  For the 2025-2026 academic year, the application period for LLCC Foundation scholarships is open through Feb. 15. For the online application, frequently asked questions, helpful scholarship

DOT Drug Testing Now Available at Identi-Check

SPD Press Release

We are aware of recent social media rumors circulating concerning potential threats involving Venezuelan gangs. The Springfield Police Department did not generate this information and has no evidence to support claims of gang-related activity involving Venezuelan migrants. The Springfield Police Department has recently made arrests of individuals in a retail theft incident and is working with law enforcement partners on two ATM thefts in Springfield. There is no information indicating these incidents are

Biggart Named November Colleague of the Month for System Resources at Memorial Health

SPRINGFIELD – Cindy Biggart, a call center nutrition associate, is the System Resources Colleague of the Month at Memorial Health for November. Biggart has worked for Memorial for nearly 50 years and is highly knowledgeable in all aspects of her job in Food and Nutrition Services. She makes sure patient diets are current and correctly entered in the computer. She pitches in and takes on overtime and extra shifts when necessary. She stays in constant contact with nursing units and dietitians to ensure tube

Garner Named November Colleague of the Month for Springfield Memorial Hospital

SPRINGFIELD – Lillian Garner, patient care technician, is the Springfield Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Month for November. Garner was recognized by her nominator for being helpful, attentive and kind to those around her. She embodies Memorial values including safe care, integrity, quality and stewardship. “Lily is one of a kind,” the nominator wrote. “She keeps her patients safe by helping them ambulate (walk independently) properly. She is a wonderful patient care technician, and I’m so excited for

SIU Medicine shares findings from economic impact study

 Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is one of the top employers in central and southern Illinois and has become an essential economic engine in the Mid-Illinois Medical District and its clinic sites across the region.  An SIU research team led by Dr. Jeb Asirvatham and Dr. Scott Gilbert found SIU Medicine has an annual economic impact in Illinois of more than $1 billion, generating 5,542 jobs in health care and supporting industries in the state.  SIU School of Medicine is part of

Community Foundation Announces $100K in Grants to Celebrate 100th Anniversary

Springfield, IL – Most organizations only have one birthday, but the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln celebrates two.   This year, the Community Foundation’s predecessor organization, the Sangamon County Fuondation, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. With roots tracing back to 1924, the Sangamon County Foundation was established by three local banks, when they joined forces to create a philanthropic organization to provide financial resources to local charitable causes.   The original

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS TO PERFORM IN SPRINGFIELD ON MARCH 20TH

Tickets on sale Friday, November 22nd at 10 AM  Tickets go on-sale to the public on Friday, November 22nd at 10 am.  Ticket prices are $69.50, $49.50, $39.50 and $29.50 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 beginning Wednesday, November 20th, (to become a FRIEND or read about our Membership levels, visit UISpac.com/FRIENDS) all remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday,

APPLICATIONS OPEN DECEMBER 2 FOR CWLP BILL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

City Water, Light and Power customers who need help paying their bills could qualify for assistance from the utility’s Project RELIEF program. The first step in applying for assistance from Project RELIEF is to go 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 Monday, December 2nd. Customers meeting the minimum eligibility requirements will be scheduled for a meeting with Fifth Street Renaissance, the

Mahan Named November Memorial Health Ambulatory Colleague of the Month

SPRINGFIELD – Marissa Mahan, an advanced practice provider with Memorial Care in Chatham, is the Memorial Health Ambulatory Colleague of the Month for November. Mahan was praised for an empathetic, caring and thorough approach to her patients, working tirelessly to provide care and, when necessary, obtain referrals for next steps. “She is amazing to all,” her nominator wrote. “She does not see physical variables, size, color, sexual orientation. She speaks to her patients on an equal level, builds a

LLCC Workforce Institute hosts information nights for high-demand programs

SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College will host information sessions for students interested in the college’s high demand workforce programs including commercial electrical and industrial maintenance, construction occupations, diesel technologies, hospitality management and culinary arts and welding. All sessions will be held at the Workforce Careers Center on the LLCC campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd., Springfield.  Each information session will provide an in-depth look at the curriculum, career pathways

LLCC Foundation 2025-26 scholarship applications open Nov. 15

SPRINGFIELD — The application period for 2025-2026 Lincoln Land Community College Foundation Scholarships begins Nov. 15. Students planning to attend LLCC beginning in fall 2025 are encouraged to apply at llccfoundation.org/scholarships. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15, 2025.   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

UIS to host a virtual panel discussion on foreign affairs and the 2024 U.S. election

SPRINGFIELD – The University of Illinois Springfield School of Politics and International Affairs and the Center for State Policy and Leadership will host a virtual panel discussion, “Foreign Affairs in the 2024 U.S. Election and Beyond,” from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21.The discussion will examine the role of foreign policy in the 2024 elections, recent global elections held throughout 2024 and key foreign policy issues anticipated to remain significant in the coming months.The panel will feature UIS

EXAM SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN POSITIONS AT CWLP

Springfield, Illinois – The City Water, Light and Power Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee is announcing available exam slots for Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 12 p.m. for those interested in starting a career as an Apprentice Electrician at CWLP. The CWLP Electrical Apprenticeship program includes on-the-job training and coursework to provide knowledge and technical information about the various positions. CWLP will be hiring for Linemen and Substation Electricians Apprentices in early 2025.  All

Whose Live Anyway? Is Coming Back to the UIS Performing Arts Center - March 26th

The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?, appearing live on Wednesday, March 26. Tickets on sale to FRIENDS of UIS Performing Arts Center starting Wednesday, November 13th. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 15th at 10 a.m. at UISpac.com. Tickets are $67 & $57 and available at UISpac.com.WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on

UIS researchers partner with the SIU School of Medicine to study how cancer spreads

SPRINGFIELD – Scientists at the University of Illinois Springfield and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine are teaming up to investigate how certain cells in the body connect and encourage the spread of cancer.The project, led by Natalya Zinkevich, UIS assistant professor of integrated sciences, and Sophia Ran, SIU professor of medical microbiology, immunology and cell biology, focuses on two types of cells – immune cells from bone marrow and specialized cells from the lymphatic system – and how

Carpenter joins Hanson as marketing coordinator

Kendall Carpenter has joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. as a marketing coordinator. Working from Texas, she will develop and prepare business proposals, statements of qualifications and presentations. Carpenter previously was a sales and marketing specialist for Inframark. She received a bachelor’s degree in marketing from The University of Texas at Dallas and a master’s degree in leadership from Purdue University Fort Wayne. Hanson is a national, employee-owned consulting firm providing

ANNUAL WATER MAIN LEAK DETECTION WORK FOR CWLP BEGINS NEXT WEEK

Over the next four weeks, city residents may notice work crews surveying areas in the right-of-way and near the roadway in Springfield. The crews are from City Water, Light and Power’s contractor, McKim & Creed, which will be surveying for water main leaks in the southeast part of town, east of I-55 and southeast of I-72.The company’s technicians will be using acoustic devices along 113 miles of water main for their work.This annual survey began in 2008 as an extension of other CWLP water conservation

Damon Priddy State Farm recognized as both Best Agency & Best Agent in Springfield!

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - November 2024 The Damon Priddy State Farm Team, a leader in providing quality insurance & financial service solutions, is proud to announce it's recent awards for Best Insurance Agency and Best Insurance Agent in Springfield by the Community Choice Awards. These prestigious honors reflect the agency's dedication to clients, community engagement and exceptional service. This is the third consecutive year that the agency has taken home both awards! The awards were presented at the

Damon Priddy State Farm Team Rebrands ''What is Service''

This week the agency has taken part in multiple events and recognized their service team for National Customer Service Week! Nearly four years into the launch of the Damon Priddy State Farm Agency, our team is "rebranding" the customer service team and the way we "do service". "I came from a background in hospitality, managing multiple hotels and major brands along the way. Taking care of people is engrained in who I am. That hospitality training and care for detail doesn't go away. Launching the agency in

Charlie Berens Coming to the UIS Performing Arts Center on February 2, 2025

Charlie Berens announced that his tour will stop at the UIS Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 2, 2025. Tickets on sale to FRIENDS of UIS Performing Arts Center starting Wednesday, September 25th. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, September 27th at 10 a.m. at UISpac.com. Tickets are $29.50 - $57.50 and available at UISpac.com.CHARLIE BERENS is a comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He creates

The Prophecy Show – A Tribute to Trans ~ Siberian Orchestra Is Coming Back to the UIS Performing Art

St. Louis powerhouse The Prophecy Show will bring their signature and highly-energized Rock Opera back to the UIS Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 8 p.m.  Launching their 18th touring season of an extravagant Christmas musical production! This powerhouse group of classically trained musicians come together to create nothing short of an electrifying evening of holiday rock music.  Performing in the style of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Prophecy Show has spared no details when it

Orion Marty with Damon Priddy State Farm recognized with Wow Award!

Join us in celebrating the latest Central Illinois Customer Service Association “WOW” Award Winner, Orion Marty, Senior Account Manager with Damon Priddy State Farm!The “WOW” Award, sponsored by 92.7 WMAY, is an opportunity to recognize those unsung heroes that lift our spirits and inspire us through their simple or extraordinary acts of kindness or superior customer service.?By recognizing those who make a difference in our lives, we are challenged to think about how we can do the same for others.  It’s