In our 6th & final issue for 2018, we feature Dr. Charlotte Warren, President of LLCC.  Fostering a learning environment that is affordable, she has been one of the most successful leaders at LLCC.  Karen Ackerman Witter tells the story of her background and success.   Jody Dabrowski, CEO at Illinois Educators Credit Union, says adoption isn’t for everyone but it has brought her family such joy!  Read about how her and husband Joe adopted 3 children and the en ...Continue Reading

In our 5th issue for 2018, we feature Karen Hasara.  She was the 2018 Athena Award recipient given by Illinois Women In Leadership this summer.  Her political career is impressive and she continues to mentor women on how best to approach a career in politics.  Story by Julie Cellini. Andrea Braundmeier-Fleming's research at SIU School of Medicine may someday provide women with an early detection test for the discovery of ovarian cancer.   In this issue, you can read about t ...Continue Reading

In our 4th issue for 2018, we have 7 profiles which are more than normal for us.  In acknowledgment of the Illinois Bicentennial year, 2 of our profiles represent the work that’s being done locally.  Marilyn Kushak with Midwest Family Broadcasting lets our writer Julie Cellini know about much of the work the Bicentennial Commission has done and Gary Clayton talks to Karen Ackerman Witter about the work that the Illinois REALTORS® have done on the Bicentennial Plaza on Jackson ...Continue Reading

In our 3rd issue for 2018, we present Exec. and Legal Director of the Illinois Innocence Project, John Hanlon.  The article was written by Hillary LaMontagne who recently joined our amazing team of writers this year.    Hanlon’s profile reveals that he is a stanch advocate for the wrongly accused and someone that also works to ensure we have laws in place that protect the innocent. Lesa Schaive has been promoting the Springfield Sports Hall of Fame for many years.  Writer Lisa R ...Continue Reading

Springfield Scene Magazine 2018 Issue 2 is now available at The Corkscrew,  Custom Cup and our office at 1315 W. Lawrence Ave. In our 2nd issue for 2018, we present Capital Township Trustee Lakeisha Purchase.  She is an up and coming Urban Entrepreneur in the Enos Park area of town.   Karen Ackerman-Witter’s profile tells you all about her intentions and achievements.  We look forward to her accomplishments in Enos Park and in her political career. The Legacy of Giving Music Fe ...Continue Reading