GLARING CONFLICT A conflict of interest is generally defined as a situation in which a person is in a position to derive personal benefit from actions or decisions made in their official capacity. Conflicts of interest can frequently arise in government work. Note that a conflict of interest in itself is not an issue; the concern […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lisa Holder White will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast. White, the first Black woman to serve on the court, was appointed in 2022 and then won election in 2024. This year’s event, organized by the Frontiers International Springfield Club, is marking its 50th […]
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Explore Your Community
As events may be canceled or rescheduled at the last moment, please first check with the host or venue when making plans to attend an event. DECEMBER Santa House at Kiwanis Park Fri., Dec. 20, 5-8pm, Sat., Dec. 21, 9am-12pm, Sun., Dec. 22, 12-4pm and Mon., Dec. 23, 5-8pm. Make magical memories this holiday season […]
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Harold H. Parkes
Harold H. Parkes, 100, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at his home. He was born in Springfield, the son of James Russell and Mabel Kathryn (Fetzer) Parkes. Harold married Virginia Stoffels on Jan. 26, 1957 and she preceded him in death, Dec. 3, 2001. Also preceding him in death were his […]
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Winter Guide 2024
Our annual Winter Guide has tips on the best board games for all ages and stages, what to do when you’re feeling more ho-hum than festive and a look at a questionable Christmas commutation from a former Illinois governor, plus details on all the downtown festivities, an expanded calendar of holiday activities and more. Related […]
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We gratefully acknowledge
The Thanksgiving holiday which we will celebrate in the coming week is a time for family gatherings and festive meals and for giving voice to our feelings of gratitude – whether by attending special services at our house of worship or by reciting grace as we sit around the dining table. For sports enthusiasts, there […]
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Mayor’s Awards for the Arts recipients announced
The Springfield Area Arts Council and the city of Springfield have announced the winners of the 2024 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts, recognizing exceptional talent and dedication to the arts in Sangamon and Menard counties. This year’s honorees were celebrated at an awards ceremony held Nov. 2 at the Inn at 835. The event brought […]
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WINNERS AND FINALISTS: ARTS, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Abraham Lincoln historic siteAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum 212 N. Sixth St., (217) 558-8844 Finalists: Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Lincoln Tomb, Old State Capitol State Historic Site Actor – FemaleAnna Maisenbacher – Beautiful: The Carol King Musical Finalists: Ava Southern – The Little Mermaid, Rachel Hettrick – […]
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COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
This needs to be said before anything else: Lulu’s Diner is much more than its country fried steak, for which it is recognized this year. That’s a great dish – comfort food well-seasoned, gently fried and topped with creamy gravy. It also comes with the “country fried steak and eggs” menu item, which provides the […]
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SONGWRITER
Once again, Micah Walk takes first place as the best songwriter in Springfield as our readers very much appreciate that he takes the songwriting challenge as a serious and profound task, using his innate ability to shape words and melodies into memorable pieces of art for us to experience. From his days as a young […]
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ROOFING COMPANY
Established in 2015, Acosta-Angeli Construction services commercial and residential properties in Springfield and the surrounding areas. Family owned and operated by the Acosta brothers, Juan and Tony, and by Zach Angeli, Acosta-Angeli Construction has built strong community relationships and gained a positive reputation throughout central Illinois. In 2023, Acosta-Angeli Construction was recognized as the “Best […]
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UNSUNG HERO / PUBLIC ART
When Sonya Massey was shot to death in her kitchen by a white Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, the tragedy devastated the Black single mother’s children and her large, extended family in the Springfield area. But the ripple effect of Massey’s July 6 death in her Woodside Township home has extended far beyond central Illinois. It […]
