News across Sangamon County
Nonprofit work can teach what your job can’t
When professionals think about career development, the instinct is to look inward: new certifications, stretch assignments, promotions or leadership programs. Growth is something we expect to find within the walls of our organizations. But some of the most valuable professional…
From me to you, 100% true
Sprightly co-directed by Jasmine French and Reggie Guyton for Springfield Theatre Centre, Seussical Jr. is a kinetic, family-friendly mash-up of Dr. Seuss’s popular rhymes and tales. Brought to life by a 40-member cast of children age 5 to 17 from all across central Illinois,…
Singing is for everyone
The Springfield Children’s Choir made its debut with an Oct. 1 ribbon cutting ceremony that featured city officials and the key members who developed the choir. The choir includes youth from second through fifth grade and provides an opportunity for children on the east side of…
Digger one of year’s best movies, Heart a moving experience
Ambition of Digger dwarfs competition It would be easy to dismiss Tom Cruise’s latest as Oscar bait – and let’s be honest, it is – but there’s much more at play in Alejandro G. Inarritu’s Digger. Brilliant and daring, this instant classic takes no prisoners in going after myriad…
Solve talent shortages with smarter hiring strategies
Leadership is being reshaped by a challenge that spans every industry: the growing skills gap. Organizations in finance, engineering, IT and logistics are struggling to find candidates with the necessary capabilities to keep pace with change. At the same time, leaders are…
Attracting younger workers
A new position at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is tasked with retaining 18- to 35-year-olds for the local labor pool. Kendra Vincent joined the GSCC in April as workforce director to take on this task. A graduate of PORTA High School, she interned at the local…
Williamsville Pulls Away From Pleasant Plains In Third Set For Huge Sangamo Win
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Sheriff’s office releases video of officer striking pedestrian with his vehicle
The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department released dashcam footage Friday evening of a lieutenant striking a pedestrian with his vehicle as the man crossed the street in downtown Springfield. The man was walking in the crosswalk heading northbound on Ninth Street at the Monroe…
Springfield Memorial Hospital to offer free mammograms during October
Free breast cancer screenings will be available at Springfield Memorial Hospital during October for women age 40 and older who are uninsured or underinsured. The free screenings are part of Memorial Health’s annual Mammogram Mondays program, held during Breast Cancer Awareness…
No degree? High-income career changes to make right now
Starting a new career without a college degree isn’t only possible, it’s becoming increasingly common. The job market is changing rapidly, and employers across various industries are prioritizing practical skills, certifications and real-world experience over traditional…
Report: New data centers could create more than 120K Illinois jobs, though mostly temporary
A new study predicts data centers expected to be built in Illinois over the next decade would create thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in new property tax revenue. But many are skeptical the touted benefits will live up to their promises or outweigh the environmental and…
183rd Wing seeks new mission
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says she is prepared to hold up legislation and slow the Senate appropriations process to pressure the U.S. Air Force into delaying the elimination of 192 positions at Springfield’s 183rd Wing. Duckworth also contends partisan politics may be behind the…