The Sangamon County Republican Party recently invited Tom Homan to speak at the May 9 Lincoln Day dinner. Homan was President Donald Trump’s acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement secretary when Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the start of the “zero-tolerance” policy allowing for the separation of children, including those from families lawfully seeking asylum. It […]
Community & Lifestyle
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Growing old gay
I started living openly gay in 1987. I lived in a house in Laketown and I moved my lover in with me and my sons. Many in the gay community seemed unimpressed by my story. I don’t understand that. Maybe it’s because they were accustomed to such things, and I was in my late 30s […]
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UIS plans academic summer camps for local high school students
The University of Illinois Springfield hosts academic summer camps each year to help area high school students explore career options, gain practical skills through hands-on learning and have an unforgettable summer experience. All of our camps start on the grounds of the university, taught by our world-class faculty and using our first-rate facilities. Many offer […]
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Make it a smarter summer
Summer is almost here! How will you make the most of it? Do you or your loved ones have plans that include learning something new or earning college credit? One way to take advantage of the slower pace of summer is to enroll in a class or two at Lincoln Land Community College. I recently […]
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Local efforts increase federal funds to address homelessness
Over the past decade, the Springfield and Sangamon County community has received the lowest amount of U.S. Housing and Urban Development funding to address homelessness among Continuums of Care in the state of Illinois. HUD utilizes an annual Continuum of Care competition and application process to determine the amount of funding communities receive through their […]
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Harold L. “Lee” Milner Feb 25, 1946 – April 17, 2024
Harold L. “Lee” Milner, 78, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1946, in Breese, Illinois, the son of Shirley and Dorena (Burkett) Milner. Lee married Cynthia Young on November 30, 1974 in Springfield. Lee graduated from Bridgeport High School in Lawrence County. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communications […]
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Volunteering is a powerful way to make change happen
Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network is a grassroots volunteer organization serving immigrants and refugees, children and families who have come to Springfield – many after surviving life-threatening living conditions and environmental, economic, and political turmoil. Its mission is to protect the rights and promote the well-being and inclusion of Springfield’s immigrant and refugee communities through advocacy, […]
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United Way volunteers are the unsung heroes of central Illinois
As April unfolds its vibrant colors and flowers, it’s not just the blooming flowers that are deserving of our attention and appreciation. In central Illinois, amidst the bustling streets and tranquil neighborhoods, lies a network of individuals who continually show the true spirit of community service. They are the volunteers of our community and of […]
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Ways to protect both renters and landlords
After interviewing renters and city and county officials in Springfield and other major cities with established centralized database systems for routine landlord housing inspections, including photos and code tracking methods, several issues have come to light in Springfield. We are at risk by not requiring annual rental inspections and our current system of tracking code […]
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UIS Music Program educates future leaders, enriches local music scene
Nestled in the heart of the University of Illinois Springfield campus lies a hidden gem – the UIS Music Program, a vibrant interdisciplinary unit committed to educating tomorrow’s leaders and enriching the local music scene. Housed in the Department of Art, Music and Theatre, the UIS Music Program offers a rich tapestry of classes across […]
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Spring Guide calendar
Friday Night Jazz Every Friday, 5:30-7:30pm. Listen to some of Springfield’s finest jazz musicians with a different act every week. springfieldartsco.org. Boone’s, 301 Edwards St., 217-679-3752. Mystery Movie Monday First Monday of every month, 7pm. Through May 6. You won’t know the title of the film until the red velvet curtain opens on the grand […]
