
Helping Hands of Springfield’s Executive Director Laura Davis looks towards a more humane future for all with WMAY
In the eternal struggle against such basic human banes as homelessness, housing and food insecurity, and basic resource accessibility, Springfield has many public and private institutions fighting what might be called, “the good fight,” to better the

Springfield City Council with a whole host of items to discuss ahead of Tuesday’s meeting
It will be another busy meeting for Springfield aldermen and women when the City Council convenes Tuesday night. Among the items up for debate are a proposal to impose tighter controls on forgiveness of debt owed to

HSHS St. John’s Hospital offers new cancer surgery known as “The Edge”
It could be a game-changer for Springfield-area cancer patients. HSHS St. John’s Hospital has become the first cancer treatment center in the area to offer a new type of cancer surgery called “The Edge.” The Edge is

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library receiving $100,000 donation from family of former volunteer
A longtime volunteer at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is still giving to the institution, even after his death. Jack Navins volunteered at the museum for 17 years until his sudden passing last year at

Jackson Browne to play the UIS Performing Art Center on June 9
Another big name in music is coming to Springfield later this year. The UIS Performing Arts Center has announced that Jackson Browne will perform there Friday, June 9 as part of his 2023 summer tour. Browne began his

Charitable Trust Stabilization Program taking applications from small non-profits until March 31
If you’re a small non-profit that could use some financial assistance, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is reminding those in need that March 31 is the last day that applications for this cycles Charitable Trust Stabilization Program