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Several Springfield schools are offering through the summer free breakfast and lunch to children 18 years old or younger. The program is a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which reimburses the district for every free summer meal served. It is designed to ensure that children, some of whom might not have access to […]

One Springfield man could win free pizza for life. Blair Dial submitted “The Big Bonanza,” a pizza topped with barbecue sauce, bacon, beef, ham, jalapenos, onions and tomatoes, for the Papa’s Specialty Pizza Challenge, a contest put on by Papa John’s that would put his pizza on the menu and potentially win him $10,000 and […]

Not many people are cut out for the stress of being a dedicated family caregiver. They help the helpless and protect the vulnerable day after day, and they often must deal with bodily fluids, debilitating health conditions and difficult circumstances. They just need a break sometimes. That’s why the Home Instead Senior Care network is […]

Julie Rea Harper’s nine-year journey, including two court trials and years of prison time, will be the topic of an Investigation Discovery cable television show “Unusual Suspects” set to air Monday, June 28, at 9 p.m. Titled “A Mother’s Conviction,” the episode details Harper’s struggle for acquittal after being charged with killing her 10-year-old son […]

About 2,800 young athletes left Springfield last Saturday after a week of competition in the United States Tumbling and Trampoline Association (USTA) National Championships held here. A few, however, didn’t have far to go to take their medals and trophies back home. Competing against more than 130 teams last week, the Springfield-based L & M […]

Lincoln impersonators, singers and costumed interpreters have begun to fill downtown streets as the “History Comes Alive” program begins in an effort to boost tourism. “History Comes Alive” will feature historical performers and singers on the street and new programs such as stroller tours that will be friendly for families with young children as well […]

The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will be taking 95 central Illinois veterans on a one-day trip to Washington, D.C., on June 22, to visit the World War II Memorial, Arlington Cemetery and other memorials [see “Honor Flight gives WW II vets a trip, and a salute,” by Jackson Adams, June 16]. The organization’s chairman, […]

Computers have practically replaced dogs as man’s best friend, accompanying us everywhere and making our lives incalculably easier. But when we’re done with our computers, disposing of them properly can be a challenge. The metals in those motherboards can contaminate the environment, and much of the material is non-biodegradable. If you want to keep your […]

Use your monthly utility bill to help the homeless with City Water, Light and Power’s “Round Up To End Homelessness” program. The campaign allows customers to round their monthly bill to the nearest dollar, with the extra change set aside to fund programs that ease homelessness in Springfield. Customers can also make a larger contribution, […]

Actress and comedian Lily Tomlin will bring her one-woman show to Sangamon Auditorium in Springfield at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 13. In “An Evening With Lily Tomlin,” Tomlin will portray more than a dozen characters onstage, from a six-year-old girl to a disgruntled telephone operator. Following the performance, Tomlin will participate in a question-and-answer […]

You’ve probably seen them in the cereal aisle at the grocery store: bags of bargain cereal with one-off names like Cinnamon Toasters, Apple Zings and Honey Nut Scooters. The titan of bagged cereals, the Minneapolis, Minn.-based Malt-O-Meal, has found a niche in offering cereals almost identical to name-brand products from General Mills, Kellogg’s, Post and […]

The two-year-old Nigeria Association of Greater Springfield welcomes all to join the fun of their Memorial Day outing. Organizers estimate there are 200 residents of Springfield from the most populous African nation, and the Nigeria Association is setting goals, gaining members and becoming an active presence in town. The event is 4 p.m. Saturday, May […]