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The two-year-old Nigeria Association of Greater Springfield welcomes all to join the fun of their Memorial Day outing. Organizers estimate there are 200 residents of Springfield from the most populous African nation, and the Nigeria Association is setting goals, gaining members and becoming an active presence in town. The event is 4 p.m. Saturday, May […]

Being trapped inside a computer is the stuff of 80s science fiction movies for most, but four students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are trying to make it a reality. They’re designing a theme park ride inspired by the 1982 Disney movie Tron. Marchelle Gant, who grew up in Springfield, will join her […]

Join spoken word artists in the fight against cancer May 23 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. The “AfroFlow Tour” stops in Springfield this Sunday at 6 p.m., featuring hip-hop and spoken word recording artist MIKE-E, vocalist Kenny Watson, DJ Invisible, African percussionist Keita, and Senegalese bassist and singer Pathé Jassi. The event, developed […]

One measure of the local economy is monthly building permits, based on the theory that building shows confidence in the economy, which in turn spurs more growth. If the latest numbers from the City of Springfield are any indication, we may just be on the path to recovery. From January to April of this year, […]

A garden is an intensely personal, beautiful place, and even public gardens provide a place for appreciation and introspection. A Peoria-area man who devoted his life to the proliferation of beautiful natural spaces recently received a posthumous award for his commitment to horticulture and philanthropy. Thomas D. Hoerr, Sr., former president of Green View Companies, […]

One hundred dollars doesn’t go very far anymore, but it can still buy a house – if you’re lucky. The Springfield Area Homebuilders Association is raffling off a $250,000 house for charity, and that crisp Benjamin Franklin in your wallet could be the key to open the door. The grand prize winner will get to […]

Get your hair cut for a cause on Wednesday, May 19, at University of Spa and Cosmetology Arts. From 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m., the school will be hosting a cut-a-thon to raise money for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with haircuts and manicures for $5 and facials and half-hour massages for […]

Springfield resident Glenn Yanow was named the 2009 Baskin-Robbins Franchisee of the Year, honoring him as top role model for the company. Yanow was recognized at the fourth annual Dunkin’ Brands Franchisee and Enterprise Awards on March 24 in New Orleans. Yanow is an active member of the MacArthur Boulevard Business Association and belongs to […]

We all remember the tales of Little Orphan Annie, whether it’s the cheery comic strip from the 1920s or the charming motion picture from the 1980s. Now, the story is being brought to life in Springfield with a stage performance by 100 kindergarten to eighth grade kids from Little Flower Catholic School and St. Aloysius […]

Come get your very own milk mustache at the White Oaks Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 3. Join the national “Got Milk?” campaign for games, prizes and education as part of a free event to raise awareness about the benefits of milk and family dinner time. Families are invited to […]

Springfield’s public access TV channel has had a rough go of it the past few months. After Comcast in December decided to stop providing a studio for producers to create shows and an access point to get them on air, the city of Springfield stepped up as an access point – but the producers still […]

What’s really in your favorite fruits and veggies? Join Jeffrey M. Smith, executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, for his keynote address on the health risks of genetically modified foods as part of this weekend’s Earth Day festivities, Saturday, April 24, at 12:45 p.m. in front of the Old State Capitol. Genetically modified […]