Volunteering doesn’t pay...or does it?

Day of Action sends 280 volunteers across Springfield

On a blustery Friday, an endless stream of people ambles into the United Way office, filling the small space with white T-shirts bearing the words “Live United.” Moments later, they’

Prescription war escalates

Psychologists seek ability to prescribe drugs

Citing a mental health crisis across the nation, some psychologists in Illinois want the ability to prescribe drugs. But some psychiatrists and physicians aren’t on board.It’s a battle str

Coming clean

Jerome reveals investigation

Under pressure from Illinois Times, the Village of Jerome has acknowledged that it is under federal investigation for suspected misappropriation of funds and has signaled that it will release records

Trash talk

Springfield mulls garbage changes

Springfield has long had trouble figuring out how to dispose of things.Leaves, for example. Back in the 1980s, the city council passed a ban on leaf burning in the spring, then formed an 11-member lea

Hollywood comes to Petersburg

Unions not worried by residency referendum

No jackpot

Video gambling gets off to a slow start

The best way to curb gambling might be for the state of Illinois to legalize it.The going has been slow since lawmakers more than three years ago approved video gambling outside casinos. Only last spr

The Guardian of Lawrence Avenue

Gym owner responds to accidents at dangerous intersection

Countless cars whiz through the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Lawrence Avenue every morning and evening, each driver urgently heading to the next stage of the day. At that infamous intersect

Prosecutor faces voters

Ron Stradt says he’s running for Sangamon County state’s attorney to restore trust and integrity to government.“If you work in the county building, you can get away with just about a

Teaming up on truancy