Outdoor Recreation

Urbana is ready to ‘Let the Ghoul Times Roll’

Let the Ghoul Times Roll is an annual Halloween-themed gathering in downtown Urbana set for October 24 from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Tours at Ferncliff focus on people who have shaped Springfield.
Ferncliff Trolley Tours offer a unique look at Springfield history

“I think that, especially as people age, they start to recognize that history is about the people who made that history. It's about the people whose courage or ideals helped shape what happened to us.”

Winner of Best Truck at the Dick Ater Memorial Jaguar Jubilee Car Show in 2024.
Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center prepares to host Jaguar Jubilee Car Show

“Every person who shows up plays a part in supporting our students’ futures, whether it’s through encouragement, donations, or simply showing appreciation for their work. It’s one of those feel-good, community-driven events that remind you how strong and connected we are here in Clark County.”

Karlos L. Marshall and Moses B. Mbeseha, co-founders of The Conscious Connect.
Park advocacy continues with $400,000 grant

The Conscious Connect CDC announced recently they were awarded a grant from the Prevention Institute to begin Phase 2 of their work addressing park inequity.  

People, Parks, Power: Survey shows how residents use parks and what would increase participation

The People, Parks, and Power survey about park accessibility, programming, safety, and amenities focused on the southside of Springfield.

People, Parks, Power: What Davey Moore Park means to Springfield’s Southside

Davey Moore Park is one example of meaningful greenspace in Springfield's Southside. The park has been a hub of activity for generations and continues to bring the community together.

People, Parks, Power: How South Side in Bloom is more than a typical tour

South Side in Bloom features a variety of greenspaces in Springfield's Southside, offering a look into the ways uplifting these spaces can uplift a community.

People, Parks, Power: Changemakers leading the charge for environmental justice and equity

A substantial grant earned by The Conscious Connect is providing means to make both tangible and systemic advances in Springfield's Southside and beyond. 

Beatles tribute band to perform Downtown rooftop concert

Get ready for the first rooftop concert Downtown.

Newest mural honors Hattie Moseley

Civil rights icon Hattie Moseley celebrated for her role in desegregation of Fulton School.

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