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Lead balloon
By IT PICKS
Tags: News, News
“Supercharged”
Tags: News, Feature
One step forward, two steps back
Donut hole
Mel-O-Cream’s downtown shop consolidates during a vacancy boom
Closing the gap
When it comes to recruiting minority teachers, District 186 needs help
Ready, set, commence!
Schedule conflict between state finals and graduation has some District 186 coaches concerned
This time, no Rat
Mr. Jones Delivers
The new Senate president brings a different style and agenda to the statehouse. Emil Jones shows how to get things done.
A call to action
Springfield gets ready to eliminate homelessness – by 2013
Cutting class
The number of students does matter, but it’s not the only variable that affects educational performance
We are women, hear us sing
Tags: Music Features, Music
Neighsayers
Horse lovers tell Illinois lawmakers: Stop turning Mr. Ed into Mr. Edible
Water world
Environmentalists quietly work to restore two lakes killed off in the 1920s
Trouble man
Jerry Wiley, by many accounts, was an intelligent and capable state employee. So why was he fired?
Making the grade
UIS embraces anti-sweatshop code for its merchandise suppliers
A defining moment
The school board finally takes a stand
Arts week offers something for everyone
Quick takes
Springfield news at a glance
The med district’s road show
Springfield officials head to Chicago’s medical district looking for inspiration—and return still wondering where to begin.
Money, money, money
District 186’s first public meeting is dedicated to an unsurprising subject
Rebuilding the Road
David Knudson is a man with a mission
Best of Springfield, part two
Best of Springfield winners, part one
Remembering Evan James
Memorial Day was always special for Donna James and her family. It was her son Evan's birthday. Now the date carries a miserable irony.
Lost lives
Illinois soldiers who died in Iraq
Chris Cagle
@ Boondocks
Fri., April 19, 8:30 p.m.
Helping the Homeless. My journey and my blessing.
By Julie L Benson
Man arrested by FBI owns property with an Illinois state trooper
By Dean Olsen
Lights out for Olde Towne Apartments
By Scott Reeder
Firefighters lobby for city-operated ambulance service
