Letters policy We welcome letters, but please include your full name, address and a daytime telephone number. We edit all letters for libel, length and clarity. Send letters to: Letters, Illinois Times. P.O. Box 5256. Springfield, Illinois 62705. Fax: (217) 753-3958. E-mail: editor@illinoistimes.com THE SNOWBALL CANDIDATE This is a response to Charles Hershey [“Dennis the […]
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People’s poetry
Reel Time Streetlights shine off February streets, slick between early spring rain — mid-winter thaw This day slips past me, steals time from us as Evening’s hours march quietly toward dawn Carry along dreams of sunshine behind Dark clouds shouldering aside morning’s light Grey-sky greets the day, pushes me toward work Away from the couch, […]
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U. S. Senate candidates
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES Seven Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination for U.S. Senate. GERY CHICOwww.gerychicoforsenate.comAge: 47Occupation: Attorney. Former board of trustees president, Chicago public schools. Former chief of staff to Mayor Richard Daley.Education: Bachelor’s in political science, University of Illinois at Chicago. Law degree, Loyola University.Residency: Chicago.The gist: Chico has reached out to teachers […]
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Letters 3-4-04
Letters policy We welcome letters, but please include your full name, address and a daytime telephone number. We edit all letters for libel, length and clarity. Send letters to: Letters, Illinois Times. P.O. Box 5256. Springfield, Illinois 62705. Fax: (217) 753-3958. E-mail: editor@illinoistimes.com CAUGHT BY THE GOB PILE I went to Hannibal, Mo., and picked […]
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Quick Takes 3-4-04
SHARE A MEAL Maldaner’s is one of seven restaurants that will participate in the state’s first Share-A-Meal event, sponsored by Community Shares of Illinois, a non-profit that represents more than 70 charities. Starting on Monday, March 8, through March 13, Maldaner’s will donate 30 percent of its lunch and dinner proceeds to Community Shares. Diners […]
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Letters 2-26-04
Letters policy We welcome letters, but please include your full name, address and a daytime telephone number. We edit all letters for libel, length and clarity. Send letters to: Letters, Illinois Times. P.O. Box 5256. Springfield, Illinois 62705. Fax: (217) 753-3958. E-mail: editor@illinoistimes.com POT. KETTLE. BLACK. It’s ironic Don Hickman became a broadcasting critic [Bud […]
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Quick Takes 2-26-04
HELP LINE Springfield’s Sojourn Shelter & Services is collecting used, unwanted cell phones as part of its effort to curb domestic violence. Sojourn is working with Miramar, Fla.-based Shelter Alliance to collect and recycle old phones. Money raised from the sale of the used phones will be channeled to social-service agencies; also, some donated phones […]
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People’s Poetry
The Old Man Whenever I want my dead father near I play old wartime tunes, I’ll Get By and Paper Doll,Artistry In Rhythm, Benny Goodman’s Memories Of You. He listens all alone, with cold beer and radio by candlelight, filterless Camels, the Old Man observes the wax dripping down the Michelob bottle in stalagmites of […]
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Quick takes
SOMEONE’S WATCHING Dayton Loyd, a 38-year-old Army intel officer in Springfield, took his children to see Shrek and was appalled by its “profane innuendos.” He went on to investigate television and came across Los Angeles-based Parents Television Council. PTC claims a membership base of 850,000 parents who wage war against all things bad on TV. […]
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Letters 2-19-04
Letters policy We welcome letters, but please include your full name, address and a daytime telephone number. We edit all letters for libel, length and clarity. Send letters to: Letters, Illinois Times. P.O. Box 5256. Springfield, Illinois 62705. Fax: (217) 753-3958. E-mail: editor@illinoistimes.com MEMORY LANE Friends of mine in Springfield sent me the article about […]
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LINCOLN REVEALED If you saw our Night & Day plug last week about the free Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Open House tour on Thursday, Feb. 12 — make that Saturday, Feb 14. We got word about the switch after we went to press last week. The tour, the idea of the library and […]
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“For the Darlingest Little Girl”
Susan Lawrence Dana is best remembered for her Springfield home, designed by the young Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1883, the young Susan Lawrence married Edwin Dana, who worked with Susan’s father on mining interests in the West. Six years later, Susan wrote a poem to Edwin, recounting how he first sent her a valentine and […]
