Billboard for Proud Boys hate group removed after public pressure
After strong community opposition, including a county board meeting where dozens of people spoke against it, the Proud Boys billboard that was put up near a high school in Clinton County was removed Tuesday. A representative from Lamar Advertising’s Collinsville office said the sign was taken down around noon. The company declined further comment. Related Clinton…
City Council adopts cited property registry
The Springfield City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night creating a registry of properties with repeated housing code violations. The registry will include rental properties, personally owned residences and commercial properties – but not all of them. This is not the comprehensive landlord registry advocates have pushed for since the council voted it down two…
Billboard promoting far-right group Proud Boys springs up in southern Illinois
A billboard rising from a Clinton County cornfield near Breese that appears to be a recruiting tool for the Proud Boys — a far-right extremist group tied to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol — has touched off outrage in the small southern Illinois community. The sign is located at Old U.S. Route…
LLCC expands, upgrades training facility for emergency services
The Springfield community needs more paramedics and emergency medical technicians, and Lincoln Land Community College is ready to train them. Three years ago, LLCC received a federal grant to address the “urgent community need” for emergency services workers. The funds were intended to pay for the renovation of Logan Hall on the LLCC campus to…
‘Tell me about yourself’ – How to answer this important question
If you’re heading to a job interview or attending a career fair, chances are you’ll hear this classic opening line: “So, tell me about yourself.” It may sound simple, but it’s one of the most important questions you’ll answer. In just 30–60 seconds, you have the chance to make a memorable first impression and connect…
Best practices for requesting professional references
A professional reference can make or break a job opportunity. When employers request references, they’re asking for an endorsement of your skills and experience from a qualified source. When a reference provides a great referral, it confirms your strengths and abilities. But if a reference provides a less than stellar review, it can be detrimental…
Your career catalyst
Landing the career opportunity you want often stems from the relationships you build. Prioritizing and nurturing your network isn’t just about the immediate job hunt; it’s about crafting a resilient and rewarding career path. Leveraging your professional network offers a significant edge in today’s competitive landscape. Here’s how it can revolutionize your job search: 1.…
LLCC offering Essential Workplace Skills series
Lincoln Land Community College is offering its popular Essential Workplace Skills training series this fall at its LLCC-Medical District location at 130 W. Mason St. The series is designed for individuals seeking to upskill or boost their marketability – including job seekers, current employees and anyone wanting to sharpen critical soft skills. For a limited…
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people
The reading of Scripture at Sabbath and holiday prayer services has been a feature of Jewish congregational worship for nearly two millennia. The precedent for a public reading of Scripture goes back to Moses’s instruction to the Israelites to read the Torah aloud once every seven years to all the people – men, women and…
Superintendent retirement and search process unveiled
: Big changes ahead for Springfield schools: The board heard a heartfelt retirement announcement from the superintendent after decades of service. The search for new leadership is about to be officially underway. Here’s what you need to know: – Details on the search process, including how it will be conducted – Information about the expected…
