Dinosaurs, aliens and magicians

This summer’s movie season is no picnic in the park

Remember the writer’s strike that hobbled Hollywood 18 months ago? While it had an immediate effect on the television industry, it’s only now being felt on the big screen

Visit central Illinois wineries for close-to-home tourism

If you’re craving fun in the sun or a relaxing romantic rendezvous this summer, bypass the travel headache and head for a nearby central Illinois winery. The Illinois Grape Gr

Play in Peoria this summer

For some, a trip to the Peoria area is sheer Par-A-Dice, as they seek to fatten their pockets on the riverboat. While the riverboat is a popular spot, the river city, about 70 miles north

Ride the rails to Alton

For affordable day-trips to Alton and St. Louis, take the train

Passenger rail may have seen its heyday come and go, but 21,000 miles of train track still crisscross America. Ten of Amtrak’s routes wind through Illinois and can connect those look

See Oliver and Abe outdoors this summer

A promising theater season is in store for central Illinois

Summer theater in our area gets better every year and this summer looks promising with a not-to-be-missed new production of an old favorite: Forever This Land at New Salem, Carly Shank&rsq

Things will be great when you’re downtown . . . Chicago

Remember Petula Clark? She used to sing, “The lights are much brighter there, You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares. So go downtown, things’ll be great when y

Summer Picks

The summerlong guide to fun in central Illinois

Capital City Bicentennial CelebrationJuly 3-4 What happens when Abraham Lincoln meets the 21st century? The Capital City Bicentennial Celebration. The inaugural event fuses the Springfi

Summer Guide 2008

Your guide to everything summer in and around Springfield

Untitled Document Welcome to Summer Guide 2008. This is our 25th annual look at the season most associated with play. In addition to our calendar of summer events and special foc

Summer Guide Calendar 2008

Find out what's going on all summer long

Untitled Document Unless otherwise noted, events are in Springfield and Sangamon County. Information for some event was incomplete at press time. Check upcoming editions of Illin

Picks of the season

What's hot this summer

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