Students pursue higher education and advanced degrees for many reasons. Getting a job or advancing in a career are some of the top reasons that consistently show up in surveys. The University of Illinois Springfield provides various resources and services to help students find jobs when they graduate. The UIS Career Development Center is one […]
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Bodycam video of Sonya Massey death released
Here is video from the body-worn cameras of two Sangamon County sheriff’s deputies who entered Sonya Massey’s Woodside Township home on July 6. Massey, 36, received a fatal head wound, allegedly from a 9mm handgun fired by Deputy Sean Grayson. Grayson, 30, has been charged with first-degree murder in the incident, and authorities have said […]
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Peace march planned after bodycam footage release
A “peace march” has been scheduled for 3 p.m. July 22 in Springfield after the 2 p.m. release of body-worn camera video of the police-involved shooting of Sonya Massey. The march, organized by nonprofit Intricate Minds on behalf of the Massey family, will begin outside Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 904 S. Martin Luther King Drive, […]
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Summerguide 2024
Whether you’re looking for affordable ideas for summer day trips or plan to stay close to home, we have suggestions for fun family activities. Plus, find out where to see classic cars this summer and enjoy an upcoming concert performed by the Capital Area Concert Band, 50 volunteer musicians who are celebrating the organization’s 50th […]
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217 Burger Week extended two days
Seven days was not enough time to try all the burgers, so most locations have added an extra two days to Burger Week. Be sure to check 217foodweek.com to confirm the number of days being offered at each location, their hours and their offerings. Then get together with your friends and start making plans. While […]
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Events and Happenings Example Email
Events and Happenings – Molly Schlich Independent | International Film Series Events and Happenings Thursday, January 11, 2024 | Full Events Calendar Molly Schlich Independent | International Film Series Pack your bags for a broader view! ​The Annual Molly Schlich International & Independent Film Series, presented by Exciting Windows! by Susan Day has been bringing […]
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Sara Lee Knobloch
Sara Lee Knobloch (nee Poling, Coplea), age 82, passed from this life onto the next Dec. 27, 2023. Born Aug. 11, 1941, in Cerro Gordo, Illinois, to Jacob D. and Ruby F. (Copeland) Poling, Sara attended Bement High School and Lincoln Land Community College. She married Leo M. Coplea in 1959 and they divorced in […]
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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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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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Best Of Springfield 2023Ⓡ
Every year, we ask our opinionated readers to tell us about their favorite people, places and things in the Springfield area. Over the decades we’ve been doing this, we’ve continued to tweak both the process and the results issue to try to keep things fresh and interesting. While one out of every three votes cast […]
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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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Fall Harvest Festival
Fall Harvest Festival Sat., Oct. 7, 9am-4pm; Sun, Oct. 8, 10am-4pm Lincoln Memorial Garden 2301 East Lake Shore Drive 217-529-1111 lincolnmemorialgarden.org FESTIVALS | Cawley Meadow to be site of annual fall fun For nearly 60 years, this family-friendly fall festival has been going strong. This year should be no different, especially with good weather in […]
