BEST BANK OR CREDIT UNIONHeartland Credit Union2213 W. White Oaks Drive, 726-8877720 S. Grand Ave. West, 726-88772717 Sangamon Ave., 726-8877701 N. First St., Room C18, 726-8877Bank like you own the place? OK, will do, our Best of Springfield voters said in picking their favorite financial institution, Heartland Credit Union. Like the rest of the top […]
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Arts and entertainment
BEST DOWNTOWN FESTIVALOld Capitol Blues and BBQs5th and Washington streetsAnn Frescura, Downtown Springfield, Inc.’s promotion and event director believes changes introduced to the sixth annual event, held Aug. 28, contributed to its popularity. “It has grown leaps and bounds over the years, thanks in part to its location,” she said. “We were off to a […]
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People and places
BEST REAL-LIFE SUPERHEROTracey Sims – TurnOut Movement Art Studio6100 S Second St., Suite C, 816-3888It’s no surprise that voters named Abe Lincoln “best real-life superhero” in this year’s poll. We get it; Lincoln was pretty great. After Abe, voters chose “military men and women” as the next-best real-life superheroes, but that’s not exclusive to Springfield. […]
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Fall Home and Garden Articles
For a sea of spring color invest now Planting bulbs this fall will pay off in the springBy Vicky Katz Whitaker It’s apple-picking time! By Jennifer Fishburn When to save your seedsThings to know if you’re a gardener who believes in self-sufficiencyBy Jennifer Fishburn Interior design tips fromHGTV’s Genevieve Gorder By Sharon Mosley Sleep on itTry before […]
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2010 Fall Guide
Autumn is showtimeThe season’s guide to theater in Central Illinois Fun at fall festivals Visit Mt. Vernon for art and wine Surprising GreenvilleVisit the fun and quirky DeMoulin Museum Fall classical fareThe season offers plenty of fine listening in Central Illinois Rock fall aheadConcerts and music fests from Central Illinois to St. Louis Hundreds of […]
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10 things you can do in Springfield to save the planet
The Earth Day issue: Save. Simplify. Grow. Make a difference. You don’t have to be Captain Planet, Al Gore or Rachel Carson to help the environment. Saving energy, preserving natural resources and reducing waste are easier than you think! Small changes in your lifestyle can have positive results for the planet, your pocketbook and your […]
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The time is right to seal the deal on your new home
The warm prospect of more affordable home prices, attractive mortgage rates and a stable economy will likely draw more real estate shoppers to the market this spring. But it’s the opportunity for cash back in their pockets that will turn many shoppers into buyers — and quickly. The potential benefit is huge: as much as […]
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Finding your way to fitness
Avoid the New Year’s resolution trap January, 2010…you’ve been handed a proverbial clean slate — another chance to shrug off your bad habits and reach for your dreams. It never fails to evoke feelings of hope and renewal, but is it really a trap? In an attempt to bottle that New Year’s vigor, you’ve probably […]
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The lives they lived – Part I
About the issue This last week of the year Illinois Times takes a loving look back at some of the lives that ended in 2009. All across Springfield this past week, chairs were empty and hearts were aching as families went through traditional holiday gatherings for the first time without their loved one. At the […]
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The lives they lived – Part II
KENNETH “GENE” WELLENREITER JR. Aug. 13, 1971 – July 27, 2009 Gene Wellenreiter came into my life about six years ago and taught me more about life and living through his death and dying than he will ever know. Gene was diagnosed with cancer on his 37th birthday and never made it to his 38th. […]
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Best of Springfield 2009
The BEST OF SPRINGFIELD was a fresh idea in 1982 when we first asked our readers to identify the best burger in town. In the 27 editions since then we’ve worked to keep it fresh by shaking up categories, asking different questions. As you’ll see over the next 30 pages, there’s plenty to celebrate about […]
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Best of Springfield 2009 continued
RESTAURANTS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE Rather than name a single winner in this eatery category, we thought it would be more fun to alert readers to several delightful out-of-the-way discoveries nominated in our Best of Springfield survey. Westwoods Lodge 2406 W Jefferson St, 698-9256 Tucked away on Jefferson, this place is easy to pass […]
