Spring is always a welcome reward for enduring the cold temperatures of winter. Now that our days are filled with sunshine, the beauty of our landscape is awakening as the grass quickly greens and flowers begin to show their colors – proof of Mother Nature’s magnificent design. This beauty is part of an intricate system […]
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Spring crafts for kids
Spring is finally here. This is a wonderful time of year to get outside with younger children, but it can sometimes be hard to know what to do. Spring crafts are a great way to teach kids about nature, use fine motor skills and get outside. They can also be a fun way to reuse […]
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Backyard chickens 101
If you’ve ever stopped to admire fluffy chicks that appear at farm supply stores each spring, you may have contemplated bringing home a flock of your own. Keeping hens is likely the most approachable form of animal husbandry with a myriad of rewards, including access to scrumptious fresh eggs, reduced kitchen waste and the sheer […]
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Something for everyone to enjoy
Romance, drama, nostalgia or a few good laughs – be it a musical or dramatic stage production, our local theater scene has all the feels covered. Running March 22-24 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, Nightmare at the Hot Mess Hair Salon takes you on a nostalgic jaunt through the early 2000s pop culture […]
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The hidden gems in Rockford
Peaches aren’t usually a spring treat but you can find them in Rockford along with some stunning gardens if you head 200 miles north this time of year. You also might encounter old bones and haunted spirits. “Rockford is a little bit of a hidden gem,” says Emily Plumb of the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors […]
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Career fairs: Fantastic opportunities and future planning
Who doesn’t love a fair? While career fairs aren’t the kind where you’re likely to find cotton candy or Ferris wheels, they hold even better opportunities. They are great ways to network, explore job opportunities and plan for the future. Lincoln Land Community College is committed to strengthening our communities. This includes fostering success for […]
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United Way of Central Illinois mobilizes community for annual Day of Action
Looks to empower volunteerism to create lasting change On April 26, the United Way of Central Illinois will organize its annual Day of Action, rallying community members from all walks of life to dedicate an afternoon to the service of others. This event, emblematic of the organization’s commitment to fostering community engagement, seeks to mobilize […]
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Work of Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network inspired by core beliefs
Some of the core beliefs that have inspired the work of the Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network center are recognizing the intrinsic dignity of all peoples as well as the understanding that migrants, immigrants, and refugees are like us – people trying to lead families to safety and survival and to potentially call the communities in […]
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Navigating the journey of change: Let our voices be heard
“The time is always right to do what is right.” -Martin Luther King Jr. Growing up, my passion has always been to seek change for a better world — one that is fair and just for everyone who has struggled against various injustices and unfairness. It is my belief that this change can only occur […]
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UIS Visual Arts Gallery is a creative space with a big impact
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is more than a venue. It’s a public program with a mission to make contemporary art available and accessible to all, and it serves as a unique and important place to see and experience art in Springfield. We welcome the broader community to the gallery, where all […]
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Explore opportunities for your future
Ever catch yourself wondering what the future holds for yourself or a loved one? Imagining the future can be a powerful drive for change. This kind of visualization can help us be positive, enhance a sense of purpose and begin to set goals. When it comes to turning these thoughts into reality, sometimes the hardest […]
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Organizations work to reach “functional zero” homelessness by 2028
Springfield and Sangamon County’s 2022-2028 Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness was finalized in the fall of 2022. The plan’s ambitious goals aim to help our community reach “functional zero” homelessness in 2028. Functional zero is the point when a community’s homeless system of care can prevent homelessness whenever possible and ensure that when homelessness does […]
