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Holiday events calendar
Special Music Events An evening with Emmanuel di Villarosa Fri., Dec. 8, 7:30pm. The world-renowned tenor will present popular arias, Christmas favorites and other selections. Formal attire is encouraged. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks are included. Suggested donation of $25 per person or $40 per couple. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 623 E. Adams St., […]
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A fight worth having
In this journey called “life,” I have encountered a lot of hardship but by divine wisdom, engaging in my children’s schooling, and their activities these things became the sustaining factor for me. I am Rosa Davis, the new community organizer with Faith Coalition for the Common Good. Although organizing is now my professional career, organizing […]
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UIS offers resources to students facing food insecurity
On the campus of the University of Illinois Springfield lies a repurposed conference room full of refrigerators, shopping baskets, canned goods and bookcases stocked with bread. This room is the UISCares Food Pantry. Since 2016, UISCares has served as a resource to students facing life circumstances that result in “food insecurity” – or lack of […]
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Undecided? Consider a career in the trades
Finding a career path that not only interests you, but has high demand, longevity and high wages can be challenging — and sort of scary if you are not sure about your options. If you are the type that prefers to not be in a traditional office job, the opportunities at the Workforce Institute at […]
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Local legends of the “greatest generation”
Veterans Day has always held a special meaning for me, having served 25 years in the U.S. Army, and another 16 years interviewing scores of veterans while working as the oral historian for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. This Veterans Day is especially poignant, however, for in the past few months three members […]
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Restoring gravestones of Civil War veterans
Paul Golladay is on a mission. He is Sergeant First Class with the Illinois Army National Guard, serving full time as Officer Candidate School Course Manager. However, his volunteer mission is to restore gravestones of Civil War veterans buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Many of the marble markers are leaning or fallen over and covered […]
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United Way of Central Illinois supports racial healing initiative
In an inspiring collaboration that promises to transform communities across the state, United Way of Central Illinois has partnered with the Field Foundation of Illinois to support statewide funding as part of Healing Illinois, a racial healing initiative funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Healing Illinois is an initiative designed to promote unity, […]
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Faith Coalition for the Common Good works to empower people
Faith Coalition for the Common Good is an affiliate of Gamaliel. Founded in 1986, the mission of Gamaliel is to empower ordinary people to effectively participate in the political, environmental, social and economic decisions affecting their lives. Gamaliel’s diverse members apply their faith and values to the pursuit of equal opportunity for all, shared abundance, […]
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UIS Performing Arts Center expands programming in UIS Studio Theatre
Have you recently attended an event in the UIS Studio Theatre? Over the past year, the UIS Performing Arts Center has expanded presentations in the UIS Studio Theatre, offering a multitude of engaging events for anyone seeking entertainment, cultural enrichment or a memorable night out. As a complimentary space to the 2,000-seat Sangamon Auditorium, the […]
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LLCC: The place to be
You know Lincoln Land Community College as an affordable, excellent place to start a college degree or workforce training. But have you thought of LLCC as great place to attend events, view exhibits, hear a lecture or enjoy a delicious meal? You should. As your community’s college, we welcome everyone to visit our expansive library, […]
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Echoes of Yesteryear at Oak Ridge Cemetery
The annual Echoes of Yesteryear Oak Ridge Cemetery walk, sponsored by the Sangamon County Historical Society, has become a popular Sunday event every October. This year the date is Oct. 1. Actors in period costume will portray seven prominent citizens from Springfield who are buried at the beautiful cemetery. Park near the bell tower. Board […]
