Thousands of acres are being paved with panels
By David Blanchette
What should be grown on central Illinois' prime farmland, seeds or solar panels? That's the quandary facing central Illinois and other areas of the nation that grow the majority of the country's crops...
On behalf of wildlife
By Jeanne Townsend Handy
Candidates file for municipal elections
Five of 10 wards are contested, plus mayor and treasurer's races
By Dean Olsen
Two lawsuits against city proceeding
Former city employees claim reverse discrimination by mayor
A crisis of care
Number of foster families not keeping pace with more kids coming into DCFS system
By Scott Reeder
Thieves target catalytic converters
Illinois ranks third in the nation, has seen a significant increase in thefts
Election integrity up close
How democracy works at the ballot box
By Dusty Rhodes
Why braising is my favorite
Cooking beef short ribs in red wine for flavor, tenderness and heat for the bus
By Peter Glatz
Old Fashioned cocktail
Try these variations on a classic
By Ashley Meyer
December-time music
By Tom Irwin
Thanks for the music
Holidays
By Jacqueline Jackson
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick
By Stacie Lewis
Skip Violent Night, Bones and All is haunting, Lady Chatterley well-done
By Chuck Koplinski
Plant native pollinators this winter
By Carey Smith
Give unique holiday gifts
Many Springfield stores offer handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts
By Tara McClellan McAndrew
Best of Springfield® 2022 Readers' Poll
By IT Staff
The Illinois Freedom Project
@ Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum
Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.
Dems fail to include GOP in SAFE-T Act reform talks
By Rich Miller
Is this the best use of prime farmland?
Illinois Times
