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The Central Illinois Chapter of SHRM (CIC SHRM) invites you to attend the Half-Day Educational Conference on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Memorial Center for Learning & Innovation in Springfield, IL.

This annual event brings together HR professionals, business leaders, and community members for a morning of learning, dialogue, and recognition. Attendees will explore timely workplace topics including workplace violence prevention, tackling tough conversations in the workplace, leadership and professional growth, and a legislator’s perspective on workforce and workplace issues. The conference also offers a unique opportunity to network directly with legislators and peers, gain practical insights, and leave inspired to lead with confidence and purpose.

Featured Speakers:

Senator Chris Balkema – Illinois State Senate

Tess Fyalka – President, Angle Coaching & Communication

Olivia Lohse – Young Professionals Program Manager, The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

Mallory Stumpf Zoia – Associate, Ogletree Deakins

Harry “Hap” Hileman – Marketing & Outreach Coordinator, Illinois Department of Labor

The conference will conclude with CIC SHRM’s Annual Recognition Event, honoring excellence in the HR community through awards for HR Professional of the Year, HR Champion of the Year, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, and Lifetime Achievement.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://cicshrm.wildapricot.org/event-6265844

Peoples National Bank of Springfield was the first religious and ethnically-integrated bank in downstate Illinois. African Americans Dr. Edwin A. Lee, Sr. and E. Winfred "Doc" Helm were instrumental in founding it. Located on the east side of Springfield across from the Cook Street post office, its motto was "where people make the difference." See black and white photos from the 1970s, architectural plans, newspaper articles, telephone directory advertisements, oral histories, artifact photos, certificates, and correspondence.

Peoples National Bank of Springfield was the first religious and ethnically-integrated bank in downstate Illinois. African Americans Dr. Edwin A. Lee, Sr. and E. Winfred "Doc" Helm were instrumental in founding it. Located on the east side of Springfield across from the Cook Street post office, its motto was "where people make the difference." See black and white photos from the 1970s, architectural plans, newspaper articles, telephone directory advertisements, oral histories, artifact photos, certificates, and correspondence.

Both Illinois Times and NPR Illinois are celebrating their 50th anniversaries in 2025 - a milestone marking five decades of service to the community. This moment comes at a time of both challenge and opportunity for public radio and local media. Join Illinois Times owner and editor Fletcher Farrar and NPR Illinois general manager Randy Eccles as they reflect on the past half-century and discuss the plans, challenges, and opportunities that lie ahead for their organizations.

Peoples National Bank of Springfield was the first religious and ethnically-integrated bank in downstate Illinois. African Americans Dr. Edwin A. Lee, Sr. and E. Winfred "Doc" Helm were instrumental in founding it. Located on the east side of Springfield across from the Cook Street post office, its motto was "where people make the difference." See black and white photos from the 1970s, architectural plans, newspaper articles, telephone directory advertisements, oral histories, artifact photos, certificates, and correspondence.

Free Organ Concert "A Semester in Review" by Carlo van Ulft on St. John's refurbished organ. A varied program of organ music with compositions by Buxtehude, Bach, Dubois, Ore and others.

The Hello Girls chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers in this new musical inspired by the history of bilingual telephone operators on the front lines of World War I.

Dates: November 14th - 16th and 21st -23rd

Peoples National Bank of Springfield was the first religious and ethnically-integrated bank in downstate Illinois. African Americans Dr. Edwin A. Lee, Sr. and E. Winfred "Doc" Helm were instrumental in founding it. Located on the east side of Springfield across from the Cook Street post office, its motto was "where people make the difference." See black and white photos from the 1970s, architectural plans, newspaper articles, telephone directory advertisements, oral histories, artifact photos, certificates, and correspondence.

The Ex-Bombers celebrate our 15th year as a band with the bash to end all bashes on Saturday, Nov. 22 in Springfield, IL at Buzz Bomb Brewing.

Somehow in the last 15 years this fabulous rock n roll duo has become a cult-favorite live act, been played on 400+ radio stations, put out nine vinyl releases, and recorded theme songs for some of the coolest stuff on the planet (“Jim Cornette Experience,” “24/7 Demon Mart" book series, NWA-Wrestler, Jeremiah Plunkett, MCPW and more!).

As the semester comes to a close, our talented student musicians and community members are ready to take the stage and share the music they’ve been crafting all season long. Join us for the final band concert of the semester!