Summerguide | Thursday, May 24,2012

Calling all volunteers

With summer rapidly approaching, Springfield residents will be planning various ways to spend their summer through activities like vacations and traveling. So, why not plan on spending a little time v

Summerguide | Thursday, May 24,2012

Release the beast

Biking, running, swimming and obstacle courses in the capital city

By Patrick Yeagle

With such mild and beautiful weather so far this year, it’s a great time to go outside and get some exercise. And while you’re at it, why not play in the mud?Springfield and the surroundin

Summerguide | Thursday, May 24,2012

Summer theater has something for everyone

By Cory Blissett

It’s that time of year again. Yes, ’tis the season for summer barbecues, local festivals and a boat on the lake. It also marks the start of a magnificent summer of local theater in central

Summerguide | Thursday, May 24,2012

Meet Me in St. Louis

By Cindy Ladage

Everyone has heard Julie Garland croon the tune, “Meet me in St. Louis, Louis, Meet me at the fair, Don’t tell me the lights are shining any place but there….” For those who w

Summerguide | Thursday, May 24,2012

Travel back in time to Amish country

Go to Rockome Gardens, Arthur and Arcola

By Cindy Ladage

Open for the 2012 season, Rockome Gardens is an iconic place that brings back childhood memories for many. Today, under the management of the Rockome Gardens Preservation Inc., the popular tourist ven

Summerguide | Thursday, May 24,2012

Life on the Mississippi

Historic Alton offers something for everyone

By Bruce Rushton

Don’t take the freeway.A drive into yesteryear is best taken on back roads, so skip Interstate 55 and spend an extra half-hour cruising Illinois 111 south to Alton, a great bet for a day trip 90

Summerguide | Thursday, May 24,2012

Summerguide Big Events

Festivals, fairs and fun in central Illinois

By Anita Stienstra

Old Capitol Farmers Market8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 Lamb from Knob Hill Livestock Co. in Petersburg, Amish bakery goods from The Homestead Bakery in Arthur, pecan

Summerguide | Thursday, May 26,2011

Summerguide 2011

By IT Staff

Big Summer Events Excursions Benton and the Shawnee National Forest St. James Farm Activities Theater Children Illinois wine Sports Ultimate Frisbee Sw

Summerguide | Thursday, May 27,2010

Bike and run for fitness and fun

See the city with pedal power and foot force

By Patrick Yeagle

There’s no better way to blow off steam and stay in shape than running or biking this fair city. And whether you need a little help working the winter kinks out of your joints, or you’re s

Summerguide | Thursday, May 27,2010

Raise a glass to nearby winemaking

By Zach Baliva

More than 100 years ago, Illinois was the fourth largest wine-producing state in the nation. Now the Treasury Department holds Illinois responsible for just 72,000 of the more than 41 million gallons