Fun at fall festivals

As the hot, hazy days of summer are replaced by crisp breezes and bursts of color, area residents can enjoy all that fall has to offer at area festivals.August“Women Who Made History” is t

Why Illinois needs work-release

Gov. Quinn wants to cut a prison program that prepares inmates for life on the outside

Thirty-two-year-old Robert Baird was excited to begin the new year with a notification from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) granting him permission to transfer from the Pittsfield Work C

Help and hope for autism

As the caseload increases the support system grows

When Teresa Paul’s son, Sean, was born, she dreamed of the day when he would graduate from college, get married and have children of his own. Like many new moms, she was excited to take her baby

'He pushed people to do the right thing.'

ROBERT WALTER GOZA Oct. 23, 1930 – Nov. 12, 2011

A life of loving and giving, gone too soon

HELYNDA THOMPSON Feb. 18, 1988 – July 21, 2011

Fun at central Illinois fall festivals

As the hot summer days are slowly replaced by brisk winds and bursts of colorful leaves, the Springfield area has a wide array of festivals that will allow you to enjoy the beautiful season of autumn.

HIV: Too many positives

Springfield Urban League educates black teenagers about AIDS

African Americans have reason to be concerned about the AIDS virus. While black Americans currently make up 14 percent of the nation’s population, they represent 65 percent of the newly reported

‘He made sure everyone who ate at the restaurant was satisfied.’

ALBERT BOYD March 1, 1922 – Nov. 23, 2010

For years Albert Boyd floated from table to table laughing and joking as he greeted diners at Boyd’s Family Style Restaurant. After the first visit, customers quickly learned that Boyd’s w

‘Flying away with the angels’

JOSHUA LYTLE Oct. 31, 2006 – Nov. 25, 2010

On Thanksgiving evening 2010, Rita and Ryan Lytle cradled their son at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. They read his favorite books and sang his favorite song – “Frere Jacques&rd

Fun at fall festivals

As the days become shorter, the temperature cools, and leaves turn vibrant colors of yellow, orange and brown. The Springfield area is not short on its variety of fall festivals sure to keep you and y