Cap City | Thursday, January 6,2011

SEIZE THE DAY

A winning float in the Jan. 1 Rose Parade had a little touch of central Illinois on it. The Springfield branch of the Heartland Lions Eye Bank dedicated three roses on the Donate Life “Seize the

Cap City | Thursday, December 16,2010

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By Cap City

Climbing stairs isn’t often thought of as exciting or particularly challenging, but for John “Oz” Osborn, 37, of Rochester, it’s so much fun that he gave up BMX racing. He seem

Cap City | Thursday, December 16,2010

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By Cap City

As her 3-year-old sister, Breann, and 6-year-old brother, Lucas, hollered “Daddy! Daddy!” 8-year-old Destiny Ellis said, after great thought, that now she can ask Santa Claus for a Pillow

Cap City | Thursday, December 9,2010

HOLIDAY SYMPHONY

By Cap City

Though Christmas music can be annoying when piped through the tinny speakers of every grocery store and shopping mall, it’s much more enjoyable when played in person by a talented group of local

Cap City | Thursday, December 9,2010

FREEDOM OF AND FROM RELIGION

By Cap City

The Springfield American Civil Liberties Union erected its second annual display in the Capitol rotunda Tuesday, but is hoping to avoid the same backlash from right-wing critics who last year argued t

Cap City | Thursday, December 2,2010

A COMPUTER FOR EVERY KID

By Cap City

Computer Banc’s new logo says it all: A computer for every kid. It’s the goal executive director David Fowler has set for the Springfield community to achieve over a three-year period.Just

Cap City | Thursday, December 2,2010

LEGO LEAGUE

By Cap City

Ten students from Iles School are trying to change the world – one LEGO at a time.The students, this Saturday, Dec. 4, in Champaign are competing in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of

Cap City | Wednesday, November 24,2010

HEAT HELP

By Cap City

The holidays are upon us, and that means two things: the season of giving and the season of freezing. But Springfield City Water, Light and Power brings both of those ideas together, giving the fortun

Cap City | Wednesday, November 24,2010

BETTER BAGS

By Cap City

The Better Bag Project is getting bigger. Headed up by Sustainable Springfield, Inc., and the Green Business Network, the Better Bag Project is a drive to get Springfield residents to use fewer plasti

Cap City | Thursday, November 18,2010

COLLECTING COATS

By Cap City

Brrr! As another central Illinois winter approaches, one community organization is once again gearing up to give a little warmth to those in need.Eastside Pride Citizens for a New Direction is plannin