One of Laura’s favorite places to be was in the kitchen. Many times she told me that cooking was her therapy. She loved food and to cook. She was always searching for new recipes, which she’d usually tweak. She’d come up with a new dish to try on her own. I was more than happy […]
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ROBERT D. GORDON Oct. 15, 1927 – July 22, 2022
My father, who was born in Colorado City, Texas, passed away at the age of 94. He was a remarkable man. With the exception of his service in World War II and Korea, and a few years with the government in Washington, D.C., his career was spent in the broadcast industry. As a pioneer broadcaster […]
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Winter Guide
Our annual Winter Guide has info on holiday happenings, local stores with unique gifts and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Related Related Related Related Related Stories
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2022 Elections
When there is so much confusion in this nation’s politics, when misinformation itself is on the ballot and election deniers campaign for election, it is more important than ever to vote. A vote is an endorsement of the process, and marks each voter as a participant in a system under attack. If the process thrives […]
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Best of Springfield® 2022 Readers’ Poll
READ THE ISSUE IN PDF DIGITAL VIEW Every year, we ask our opinionated readers to tell us about their favorite people, places and things in the Springfield area. Over the decades we’ve been doing this, we’ve continued to tweak both the process and the results issue to try to keep things fresh and interesting, and […]
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SUSHI
Mimosa has been offering traditional Vietnamese and Thai dishes on the west side for quite some time now. But this year it was Mimosa’s sushi offerings that got Springfield excited. First, Mimosa’s space has quite a modern look, replete with neon lights and a large round bar in the center. Sushi chefs occupy part of […]
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CAJUN SEAFOOD
There’s been a proliferation of Cajun seafood options in Springfield the past few years. This year, Anchors Away won the best spot for this category. It proves that you don’t have to be close to the ocean, or even close to New Orleans, to have good Cajun and Creole food. True to its name, Anchors […]
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ONLINE BOUTIQUE
The name Piper + Arrows Boutique, winner of the 2022 Best of Springfield poll of Illinois Times readers for online boutique, was inspired by the 127th chapter of Psalms. In that book of the Bible, children are described as “arrows in the hands of a warrior” and a blessing to parents “whose quiver is full […]
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BRUNCH
Who doesn’t love brunch? It’s the best of both worlds, a perfect meld of the best breakfast and lunch foods. Brunchfield Café definitely has it figured out when it comes to serving up the best brunch in Springfield. Breakfast is served all day and the lunch offerings start at 11 a.m. Chef and co-owner Howard […]
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MALE VOCALIST
This always hotly contested category had several different finalists for 2022 than in years past, but singer and acoustic-guitarist performer Jason McKenzie topped them all. McKenzie hails from Pawnee and often spends his time gigging in the smaller towns and villages around Springfield, playing restaurants, bars, wineries and breweries that appreciate his easy-going manner and […]
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THEATER PERFORMANCE – MALE LEAD
Also part of the Muni Opera’s first season back after being dark for two years, Ragtime, the Musical was a timely and relevant show which tackled themes of wealth disparity and discrimination. Michael Wallace as Coalhouse Walker, Jr. was an effortless and passionate powerhouse, portraying a proud man making his way at the turn of […]
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VETERINARIAN CLINIC
A hard-working staff, collaborative work environment and focus on customer service have paid dividends for Laketown Animal Hospital, which was voted best veterinary clinic in the 2022 Best of Springfield poll of Illinois Times readers. “The vote is a really nice validation of what we do every day,” said Dr. Bret Peterson, owner and veterinarian […]
