Moving On the Musical September 15-17, 2023 @ Hoogland
MOVING ON is a musical and a love story – more precisely, it is a second love story – of a widow and widower who meet while visiting the graves of their deceased spouses. Since much of the dialogue is expressed in lyrics, the play contains 23...
Illinois Lottery Launches Back To School Supply Drive in Support of Education Programs – Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club Illinois Alliance
As K-12 students return to school, the Illinois Lottery is supporting families and communities across the state by hosting a Back to School Supply Drive to benefit the Boys & Girls Club Illinois Alliance. Adults (18+) who participate will...
Crafters’ Treasures Sale – August 25th and 26th
Image by Prinya Uechuvoranont from Pixabay Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club (SCCC) will is calling all crafters, artists, paper crafters, up-cyclers, DIYers, fiber artists, needleworkers, and quilters, to the Crafters’ Treasures...
Violins of Hope Concert September 10, 2023 (Two Shows) @ UISPAC
The Jewish Federation of Springfield is partnering with the UIS Performing Arts Center and UIS Music to bring these beautiful instruments to life in concert. A violin can inspire unmatched emotional heat and historical power. This initiative...
Getting to the Gut of It: Dietitian-approved tips for overall wellness
(Family Features) Social media frequently touts weight loss trends and solutions. However, there’s another aspect to healthy eating that’s underappreciated but critical for overall wellness – gut health. The body contains approximately...
6 Small, Kind Gestures to Make a Big Impact Each Day
(Family Features) Everywhere you look, you can see moments of kindness. From a friend sending a thoughtful text message to a stranger holding the bus for someone running late or a person paying for someone else’s coffee, acts of...
What’s The Meaning Of Life
Finding meaning in life is everyone’s challenge. Religion and spiritual teachings say finding a way to experience love and to feel love is one way in which human societies have found meaning, purpose and a way to sustained themselves, but it...
SSGA Applauds New Commercial Economic Growth Financing Incentive Passed by Sangamon County Board
The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is proud to announce the Sangamon County Board has approved a new financing incentive through the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) that can help lower the total development costs for new and...
Illinois Air National Guard show at the 75th Anniversary Open House at Capitol Airport
The Springfield Airport Authority, owners and operators of the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport® (SPI) in Springfield, Illinois celebrated their 75th Anniversary with an Open House on Saturday August 5th and Sunday August 6th. The events started with a pancake...
5 Tips for Keeping Pets Pest-Free
(Family Features) Naturally curious, many pets sniff and explore other animals and objects, unaware they may expose themselves to potentially harmful parasites and conditions. According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, 1 in 100...
