Norman Lee Myers, of Girard, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 28, 2025. He will be missed by his family and friends. Norman was born to Samuel and Frances Mohn Myers on Dec. 16, 1936. He was a proud native of Springfield, Illinois, and though he lived many of his adult years […]
Illinois Times Staff
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GOP says they can work with Dems
Following Gov. JB Pritzker’s State of the State and budget address last week, Illinois Republicans, though disheartened by some of his remarks, plan to cooperate with Democrats to balance the budget with tax cuts, reduce government spending, and support President Donald Trump’s migrant policies. Rep. Norine Hammond, R-Macomb, said many Republicans felt Pritzker’s verbal attacks […]
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Chutzpah
It would’ve been nice to be asked. After all I was a bridesmaid at their wedding 60 years ago been family historian did a lot of tending to our folks in their waning years though I live much farther away did most of the cleaning of the family home went to their kids and grandkids […]
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The Taste of Black Springfield
The Taste of Black Springfield Thursday, Feb. 27 5-8:30 p.m. Salvation Army 1600 Clear Lake Ave. Celebrate Black History Month and experience the best of local Black-owned food, music and fun at the same time. This event’s menu ranges from barbecue to soul food to sweet treats. Entry is free but event attendees are urged […]
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CWLP compliance issues continue to raise concerns
The council approves an ordinance to prep for Route 66’s centennial, while public comments highlight CWLP’s environmental compliance failures and transparency concerns. Updates on Bally Vaughn Apartments’ asbestos issues and safety hazards are also discussed.
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Caren Christine Murphy-Jones
Caren, 71, died on Oct. 6, 2024, in Springfield, Illinois. Born on July 28, 1953, in Litchfield, Illinois, she graduated from Carlinville Community High School before pursing higher education at Southern Illinois University. She received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Sangamon State University on Aug. 5, 1989. Caren dedicated her career to public […]
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Wedding venues
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum The ALPLM offers venues for wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions, including the three-story atrium in the library. The museum plaza, the building’s magnificent rotunda, makes a spectacular backdrop for receptions, with a replica White House and a log cabin. Couples can even be introduced from the White House. Couples […]
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Wedding caterers
Arena Food Service, Inc. Since 1985, Arena Food Service has provided chef-driven catering services for events of more than 25 guests. Arena catering offers a wide range of menu options and styles to fulfill the needs of your unique event. With a wide range of ancillary services such as linen and china rental, table, chair […]
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Lincoln’s Birthday Bash
Celebrate the 216th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, Springfield’s favorite son, with several events this weekend at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. The fun starts at noon Saturday as rangers host a trivia game at the visitor center with questions all about the 16th president, who was born on Feb. 12, 1809. Later, at 2 […]
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The rags-to-riches story of A.E. Staley
Fields of Gold tells the story of A.E. Staley, who went from growing up barefoot on a farm in North Carolina to building a billon-dollar agribusiness giant in Decatur. Narrated by Peter Coyote, the film follows the agribusiness pioneer’s life as he “put Decatur on the map as the soybean capital of the world.” Presented […]
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Cory James Beebe
Cory James Beebe, 37, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Born on Oct. 17, 1987, in Champaign, Cory was raised the son of Jack R. and Sheila Z. Beebe. “I’m a long time traveling here below I’m a long time traveling away from home I’m a long time traveling here below To […]
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Healthy, Wealthy and Wise 2025
It’s easy to make New Year’s resolutions to eat better, exercise more, drink more water and the like, but much harder to sustain by the time February rolls around. Our annual health and wellness issue has tips on breaking the habit of a sedentary lifestyle, beating the winter blues and using strength training to age […]
