Cap City | Thursday, September 2,2010

TAKING THE BULLET

Vice President Joe Biden is apparently a fan of Illinois, and maybe even a bit of a dreamer. In a recent report from the White House, Biden touted the present and future accomplishments of $787 billio

Cap City | Thursday, August 26,2010

ABE TODAY

By Cap City

One-hundred and fifty years ago on Aug. 26, Abraham Lincoln went to church, ran into a man named J. Henry Brown and made quite an impression on the portrait painter. It was a Sunday and Mr. Brown foun

Cap City | Thursday, August 26,2010

MILITARY DOGS COME HOME

By Cap City

Dogs are often said to be man’s best friend, but with a military working dog, that saying takes on a whole new meaning. Working dogs sniff for bombs and drugs, and often provide a measure of pro

Cap City | Thursday, August 19,2010

WINE TIME

By Cap City

It’s said that the first miracle Jesus Christ ever performed was turning water into wine, so it’s fitting that St. Joseph School and Parish in Springfield is hosting a fundraiser centered

Cap City | Thursday, August 19,2010

GOLF FOR BASEBALL

By Cap City

The baseball season ended with a loss for the Springfield Sliders but not before they claimed the regular season championship title for the Prospect League’s Western Division.To celebrate, and t

Cap City | Thursday, August 12,2010

EGAD, BAD WEBSITE

By Cap City

Central Illinois has a lot of great nonprofit groups that help the poor and the vulnerable of all ages. They do great work and meet a lot of important needs, but sometimes their presence on the Intern

Cap City | Thursday, August 12,2010

PEACE PARADE

By Cap City

About 60 kids aged 4 to 12 years old celebrated the simplest of ideas – peace – after spending several days last week learning how to preserve it.“We talk about positive conflict res

Cap City | Thursday, August 5,2010

BEER WITH YOUR DINNER?

By Cap City

A good beer is always a welcome treat, and the right beer can really set off a meal. This Sunday at Sebastian’s Hideout restaurant in Springfield, beer is the main ingredient on the menu.The res

Cap City | Thursday, August 5,2010

BIG BONANZA A BIG DEAL

By Cap City

Springfield resident Blair Dial has made a monster pizza that just might win him a monster prize. Dial is a one of three finalists in the Papa John’s Pizza Challenge, a contest to create the bes

Cap City | Thursday, July 29,2010

SIT, STAY, GO

By Cap City

After a year loyally escorting Wade Kammin to work, to the grocery store, to restaurants and more, Lilly, a service dog in training, is about to leave Springfield for her higher education.Bred by nonp