News | Wednesday, June 27,2007

Over the line

Two judges quit Project Censored to protest 9/11 story

Untitled Document Chances are, the resignation of two judges from Project Censored won’t be included in the organization’s next list of overlooked news stories.

Feature | Wednesday, June 20,2007

The shaft

A Springfield researcher uncovers new information about the campaign to crush the Progressive Miners

By C. D. Stelzer

Untitled Document Bill Warner never knew how close he came to dying. After clocking out at the Mount Olive, Ill., waterworks around midnight, he decided to walk home by way of th

Feature | Wednesday, May 30,2007

Wild thing

Illinois Audubon acts to protect an ecological treasure, but there's much more to do.

By C. D. Stelzer

Untitled Document To call it the “Showdown at Lusk Creek Wilderness” would be an exaggeration; the scene would be better described as an informal negotiation. On this

Feature | Wednesday, April 25,2007

BEEwitched, Bothered, and BEEwildered

Illinois scientists search for the reasons bees are dropping like flies

By C. D. Stelzer

Untitled Document The first reported disappearances came late last year in Florida. By January, investigators had determined that millions of individuals had gone missing, leavin

Feature | Wednesday, January 24,2007

On the right track

The Washington power shift begins to pay off for Amtrak, but the railroad still has far to go

By C. D. Stelzer

Untitled Document Tuesday, 9:18 a.m.: The train arrives at the Alton station on time, and a mother, cradling her baby, boards. Once seated, she pounds on the window. The clamor i

News | Wednesday, November 15,2006

Gatesgate

Illinois senators noncommittal about the tarnished replacement for Rumsfeld

By C. D. Stelzer

Untitled Document The times, they are a-changin’ — or so it would appear at first glance. Within hours of the Republican Party’s rout at the polls last

News | Wednesday, November 1,2006

Mother's Day

Labor's achievements - and promise - cited at tribute to legendary organizer

By C. D. Stelzer

Bert Vancauwelaert knows the song well. At the end of the verse, he softly sings the refrain. The lyrics ask a question he answered for himself a long time ago, but it’s one that still bears rep

News | Wednesday, October 18,2006

Plane truth

Scott-based Air Mobility Command contracts with private air-cargo companies to ship munitions

By C. D. Stelzer

There is an unwavering sense of patriotism in southwest Illinois: Flags are displayed proudly at homes and businesses. Signs supporting the troops show up behind the ice-cream counter at Dr. Jazz&rsqu