Revitalizing the Coliseum of Champions The Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum is a 119-year-old historic treasure that has long served as a busy and popular venue for horse and livestock shows, as well as many other events. It is a historically and economically significant building for Illinois and the Springfield area.

What do cities such as Chicago; Portland, Oregon; San Antonio; and Savannah, Georgia, have in common? Besides being popular tourist destinations, they all boast vibrant, inviting river walks as part of their cityscapes. In her article, “America’s Coolest River Walks,” writer April Orcutt says, “Some river walks run along major waterways like the Mississippi and Ohio; others follow narrow canals.…

“People embrace county fairs as an opportunity to set the rest of life aside and delve into the sights, sounds and feelings that combine to create an experience that is unquestionably unique, while at the same time, timeless and familiar, no matter where you are.” – Samantha Johnson Writer It’s summertime, and for many of us, that means a trip…

After working in the engineering profession for more than four decades, I recently had the honor and privilege of standing before 1,600 of my colleagues in the engineering industry as the incoming chairman of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). It was an amazing and humbling experience for me and one of the highlights of my career. In that…

“Engineers are changing the world all of the time. They dream up creative, practical solutions and work with other smart, inspiring people to invent, design and create things that matter.” -www.discovere.org Hanson is a strong proponent of encouraging kids to explore educational opportunities and careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Mentoring is a part of Hanson’s culture, and…