Our Grillin’ and Chillin’ issue has plenty of ideas to celebrate the holiday weekend. Whether you’re planning a day trip or a staycation, we have information about activities at the lake, central Illinois water parks and things to do right here in Springfield, plus a community calendar that includes holiday festivities and where to see […]
Michelle Ownbey
Michelle Ownbey is the publisher of Illinois Times and Springfield Business Journal.
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Mayor Misty Buscher announces department directors
In her first full day of office, May 8, Mayor Misty Buscher has announced City of Springfield department directors and staff as follows: Police Chief – Chief Ken Scarlette, current Springfield Police Department Chief, who has been with the department since 1998. Fire Chief – Ed Canny, current Springfield Fire Department Division Chief and Captain, serving since […]
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Publisher’s note 10/20/22
Next week we’ll take a break from all the politics and news and instead devote the entire issue to the Best of Springfield results. Our annual poll asking our readers to vote for their favorite people, places and things in the Springfield area only continues to get more popular, with a record number of people […]
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Fall Home and Garden 2022
Fall is a great time to tackle yard projects, such as planting bulbs for a spring payoff or potting herbs and other plants you can move indoors for the winter. It’s also helpful to being making plans now for your spring home improvements, so whether you’re dreaming of an outdoor kitchen or updating part of […]
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Grillin’ And Chillin’ 2022
Our Grillin’ and Chllin’ issue has plenty of ideas to celebrate the holiday weekend, from camping and nature areas around Springfield to short day trips and backyard get-togethers. Related Related Related Stories
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Juneteenth
This is the first year that Juneteenth is an official state holiday in Illinois, but Freedom Day, as it’s also known, has been celebrated in various forms since 1865. This special issue of Illinois Times includes background on the historical significance of Juneteenth, information about citywide celebrations and profiles on The Springfield Project and the […]
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The Pet Issue 2022
People love their pets, and rates of pet ownership have only increased since the pandemic began, with 70% of U.S. households now including at least one furry friend. It’s an appropriate time for our first Illinois Times’ pet issue, which includes tips on getting your dog to behave in public, what to do about that […]
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Summerguide 2022
The annual fairs, festivals and events that are a staple of summer have returned this year, and performers will once again take the stage at the Springfield Muni and Theatre in the Park after a two-year hiatus. Springfield’s baseball team has a new name and new owners who plan to offer the community a lot […]
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Publisher’s Note 05/05/22
It’s always good for a community to recognize and encourage its artists, but it’s especially important now as the visual and performing arts struggle to recover from the pandemic. The Mayor’s Awards for the Arts was held this week for the first time since 2020, and those recognized ranged from a 15-year-old Rochester High School […]
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2022 Wedding Issue
Some couples postponed their wedding plans due to COVID, while others got engaged after more togetherness during the pandemic. Pent-up demand has made 2022 the year for weddings to come back in a big way. Vendors are doing their best to accommodate all the couples who want to get married now and figuring out how […]
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Healthy, wealthy & wise
The ongoing pandemic has thrown off many of our regular routines. This year’s Healthy, Wealthy and Wise issue has tips on how to get back on track physically, mentally and financially or simply just keep better tabs on your goals and progress so that you can see how far you’ve come. It’s easy to feel […]
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Publisher’s note 1/20/22
We’re pleased to announce that Dean Olsen has joined Illinois Times as senior staff writer, bringing with him decades of experience in investigative reporting and covering topics including the Statehouse, health care, business, education and much more. While most mainstream news coverage focuses on the federal government, the reality is that what happens at the […]
