Happy feats

Springfields Ketchum Five have learned more than dance steps on the path to success

Untitled Document Linda Ketchum clutches photographs of five smiling kids decked out in costumes that span the colors of the rainbow. She fights off tears as she flip

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News | Wednesday, January 9,2008

Corn row

Controversial flick takes aim at state’s favorite crop

By Amanda Robert

Untitled Document It’s virtually impossible to travel in any direction from Springfield and not encounter acre upon acre of the state’s beloved yellow crop. A

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News | Wednesday, January 9,2008

For the birds

Council still a-twitter about “bird whisperer”

By Amanda Robert

Untitled Document After weeks of too many questions and too few answers, Ward 8 Ald. Kris Theilen decided that it was time for action. He proposed an emergency ordinance Monday

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News | Wednesday, January 9,2008

Homecoming

Abundant Faith opens new senior living facility

By Amanda Robert

Untitled Document Despite a minor setback last month, Abundant Faith Christian Center is moving forward with its affordable housing projects and will host the grand opening of Ti

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News | Wednesday, January 9,2008

Budget hearings scheduled

By Amanda Robert

Untitled Document The city of Springfield released its fiscal year 2009 budget to aldermen Tuesday and announced that its first budget hearing will be held after the meeting of t

Health & Fitness | Wednesday, January 9,2008

Warm up, cool down

Get your blood pumping first, local experts say

By Amanda Robert

Untitled Document Tim Butler used to run in high school and college, but he says it’s nothing compared to what he’s been up to for the past 13 years.

Health & Fitness | Wednesday, January 9,2008

Those mighty mites

More and more Springfieldians have asthma

By Amanda Robert

Untitled Document Dr. Glennon Paul has worked with Springfield asthma patients for 33 years, but even he admits that he doesn’t have all the answers

News | Wednesday, January 2,2008

Out of sight

Cahnman targets trash cans

By Amanda Robert

Untitled Document Just two months after the City Council passed a new-and-improved trash ordinance, garbage is already back on the table. An ordinance proposed by Ward 5 Ald. S

News | Wednesday, January 2,2008

Focused

Teen photographer clicks with local art community

By Amanda Robert

Untitled Document Clare Lynd-Porter never thought she would be interested in high school artwork. As the founder of Jacksonville’s Imagine Fo

Feature | Wednesday, December 26,2007

Springfield in 2007

The year in review, in the words of people who made news

By Amanda Robert

In the capital city, the more things change, the more they stay the same. At Illinois Times, we started 2007 with a look at racial issues in