The Springfield Area Arts Council will host the Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional Contest at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. The event is free and open to the public. Poetry Out Loud, a partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts and state and jurisdictional arts agencies, is […]
IT Staff
Posted inObituaries
Jim “Gunner” Edwin Fults
Jim “Gunner” Edwin Fults, 80, of Jacksonville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at The Grove Health and Rehab Center in Jacksonville. He was born on Aug. 8, 1945, to William and Mary (nèe Strebel) in Springfield, Illinois. Jim worked for Springfield Pepsi-Cola Distribution in Springfield for over 20 years. He also worked […]
Posted inUncategorized
Illinois Times is searching for a CEO
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter to Fletcher Farrar at editor@illinoistimes.com. The role Illinois Times, a trusted, 50-year-old weekly newspaper serving Springfield, Illinois, and the surrounding region, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its next chapter as it transitions from a for-profit business to a nonprofit news organization. […]
Posted inTurning Points
Russell Stewart Anders
Russell Stewart Anders, a beloved father, brother, and cherished member of the Springfield community, passed away peacefully on Oct. 10, 2025, at the age of 80 in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois. Born on Nov. 23, 1944, also in Springfield, Russell’s life was one marked by dedication, service, and the joy he brought to those […]
Posted inNews
Illinois Times is now a Report for America Newsroom
Illinois Times has been selected as a Report for America newsroom, allowing us to hire an additional full-time reporter starting in July. This position is partially funded by a grant of $25,000 for the first year – we are expected to raise $35,000 from community support to cover our share of the reporter’s salary. Before […]
Posted inCommunity & Lifestyle
Attend the Chamber Spring Job Fair on Tuesday, March 3
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Spring Job Fair on Tuesday, March 3, at the Crowne Plaza – Springfield Convention Center. This year’s fair will include both a Youth Job Fair from 12–2 p.m. and the traditional Job Fair from 4–6 p.m. The Youth Job Fair provides a resource for employers […]
Posted inSpecial Issues
FALL GUIDE
This year’s Fall Guide highlights what’s new at the Illinois State Museum and Historic Marbold Farmstead, classic car shows and motorcycle races, where to find covered bridges in Illinois and much more, plus a three-month calendar of upcoming events for the whole family to enjoy. Related Related Related Related Related Related Related Stories
Posted inArts & Culture
Juneteenth
This year is the 30th anniversary of the official Juneteenth celebrations in Springfield, although the holiday itself dates back to 1865. Locally, it has grown from a one-day event to more than a week’s worth of activities taking place citywide: live music, art exhibitions, panel discussions, presentations, kids’ activities and more. Organizations such as the […]
Posted inSpecial Issues
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 […]
