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Cop under investigation for comments about alderpeople

SPD called the remarks about city's two black council members "inappropriate and unprofessional"

by Rachel Otwell

A Springfield police officer is off the job after calling an alderperson a "f——— idiot" on Facebook. A release from the Springfield Police Department said it is "aware of the inappropriate and unprofessional comments... read more

Community & Lifestyle

Learning remote learning

School's out. Now what?

by Rachel Otwell

May 28, 2020

In mid-March, when Buffy Lael-Wolf realized in-person school was indefinitely postponed, she sprang into action. She knew her 10-year-old daughter, Nea, thrived on routine, and she wasn't going to skip a beat...

Learning remote learning

News & Opinion

The coronavirus chronicles

Regularly updated info and expert guidance

By Bruce Rushton and Rachel Otwell
May 29, 2020
Pandemic enforcement remains uncertain

By Bruce Rushton
May 28, 2020
Masked hatred

By Bruce Rushton
May 28, 2020
U of I prohibits faculty-undergrad relationships

Board also approves harassment background checks after misconduct scandals and criticism

By Rachel Otwell and Mary Hansen
May 28, 2020
Cop under investigation for comments about alderpeople

SPD called the remarks about city's two black council members "inappropriate and unprofessional"

By Rachel Otwell
May 29, 2020

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Food & Drink

Strawberry shortcake for real

By Ashley Meyer
May 28, 2020

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Music

Live music lives

By Tom Irwin
May 28, 2020

Arts & Culture

Learning remote learning

School's out. Now what?

By Rachel Otwell
May 28, 2020
High Note familiar but entertaining tune

By Chuck Koplinski
May 28, 2020
Illinois Symphony Orchestra

By Stacie Lewis
May 28, 2020
barnes poem #1

By Jacqueline Jackson
May 28, 2020

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Best of Springfield

Best Of Springfield 2019 (all Winners)

By IT Staff
Dec 10, 2019

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