Cap City | Thursday, August 25,2011

A TREEHOUSE FOR ALL

For many, a treehouse is a symbol of childhood. After a short climb and a kid, shorter than all those in the adult world, is suddenly master of his own little universe.But for others with disabilities

Cap City | Thursday, August 18,2011

SUPPLIES! IT’S SCHOOL TIME!

By Cap City

There’s a new online school-supply company for parents of children in Springfield elementary schools that’s giving back to the community with every purchase. The company, called American S

Cap City | Thursday, August 18,2011

A HAUNTED HAUNTED HOUSE

By Cap City

Every October since 1992, Vicky Tyler has turned either the local Forest City parks, her home or now a series of old properties into the ultimate haunting experience that visitors travel hours to see.

Cap City | Thursday, August 4,2011

BE THE BLUES

By Cap City

Nothin’ beats the blues like being a part of them. Downtown Springfield, Inc. is looking for volunteers to help with its 2011 Old Capitol Blues and BBQs event, a street celebration scheduled for

Cap City | Thursday, August 4,2011

READING CAUSES MURDER

By Cap City

With the advent of digital book downloads, it seems unlikely that a company specializing in electronic books would encourage people to visit traditional brick-and-mortar libraries. But the Chatham Are

Cap City | Thursday, July 28,2011

BUDGET BUDDIES

By Cap City

Are you having trouble making ends meet? Do you often find your bank account empty toward the end of each pay period? If so, there is help available, in the form of a free budget counseling session wi

Cap City | Thursday, July 28,2011

SUPPORT SLIDERS & THE TROOPS

By Cap City

The voice of the song “Riding with Private Malone” and a face of Operation Troop Aid, country music star David Ball will be in Springfield this Saturday, July 30, to help raise money for s

Cap City | Thursday, July 21,2011

TRAIL TIME

By Cap City

After more than a year of work and anticipation, the first leg of the Sangamon Valley Trail is almost ready to open. The 5.5-mile section connects Springfield’s Centennial Park with Stuart Park

Cap City | Thursday, July 21,2011

PEACE CAMP CANCELLED

By Cap City

Peace Camp is looking for a new director.After 16 straight years of teaching children about constructive ways to deal with conflict, this summer’s week-long Peace Camp program has been cancelled

Cap City | Thursday, July 14,2011

GARDEN HELPERS

By Cap City

The broiling heat of summer couldn’t melt the spirits of about 16 teens volunteering their time at the community garden in the state fairgrounds on Tuesday. The high school-aged youth mulched, w