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National parks crisis hits home
National parks are facing a triple whammy – underfunding, reduced staffing, and what some call unprecedented federal oversight. Central Illinois is home to three National Park Service (NPS) sites, including the Lincoln Home, and they’ve been affected, too. While effects vary by park, across the nation they include altered history, fearful staff, reduced hours and…
Restoration – not just reparations
The Gospel of Luke relates an incident where a tax collector encountered Jesus and vowed to “restore” up to fourfold and unjust “taxes” that he may have taken from anyone. That proposal would require (1) the offended person to confirm the “unjust tax,” and (2) that person being “restored” four times that amount. In 1450,…
Masters of the Universe is fun, Backrooms leads nowhere
Fun is front and center in this Universe Realizing their mistake in passing up the opportunity to license toys for a little movie named Star Wars, the suits at Mattel charged their head designer, Roger Sweet, with coming up with something to rival George Lucas’ universe. Released in 1982, the result was Masters of the…
In tune with June
Let’s take a walk (don’t run) through our upcoming entertainment adventures for this week in the capital city. It’s time to stop and smell the roses as we enjoy all the enticing excitement available for partaking if you make the choice to participate. So off we go to see what’s out there. Thursdays are on…
Letters to the Editor 06-04-26
GOOD WORK I always knew that The Outlet under Michael Phelon’s leadership would be a success, and this shows that “the proof is in the pudding” (“Early intervention, May 14). Congratulations to the graduates and their mentors. Kathryn Harris Via Facebook.com/illinoistimes DON’T NEED LAND I can think of 1,000 different public buildings that could have…
Romance Poem
I grew up during WW2 when gas and tires were rationed. A couple times when an in-town boyfriend wanted me to come over, his folks being out, I’d ride my horse downtown. But how could we pitch a little woo with a horse tied up in the driveway whistling through his nose while stamping impatiently…
Canned goods for the summer
The height of the summer produce season may seem like an odd time to lean on canned and jarred ingredients, however this time of year I find myself reaching often for the can opener. From flaky tuna to creamy cannellini beans and punchy olives, these pantry staples are in constant rotation in my summer kitchen…
We Are Warped Festival
LIVE MUSIC | Hear seven bands and help the APL, too OK, music fans, here’s your chance to see seven bands in one place this weekend – this festival featuring pop punk, emo, funk and rock at The Blue Grouch. Hosted by The Warped Kids, the event is a tribute to the Warped Tour. On…
