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Summerguide 2023

By IT Staff

May 25, 2023

Whether you’re planning an out-of-state road trip or want to find a nearby outdoor oasis, we have ideas for you. Perhaps you’re hoping to catch on your reading list – we asked several notable Springfield readers to share their suggestions for good books to tackle this summer...

Summerguide 2023

News & Opinion

Mission to Mars

Springfield ER doctor selected by NASA for year-long Mars simulation

By Dean Olsen
May 25, 2023
Punishing pregnancy centers

New legislation would allow crisis pregnancy centers to be fined for deceptive practices

By Dean Olsen
May 25, 2023
Fired library managers speak out

Summer Beck-Griffith and Hillary Rains terminated by new administration

By Scott Reeder
May 25, 2023
Making community college transfer easier

Bill also promotes careers in education

By Don Howard
May 25, 2023
When pregnancy is treated as a problem

By Scott Reeder
May 25, 2023
The sky's the limit

LLCC receives $500K grant to help train aircraft

By Scott Reeder
May 25, 2023

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Food & Drink

My last meal

Bring me bone marrow on toast, my favorite thing to eat

By Peter Glatz
May 25, 2023
Don't toss out the tops

Leafy greens from radishes, beets and carrots are rich in fiber and flavor

By Ashley Meyer
May 18, 2023

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Music

Memorable Memorial Day weekend music

By Tom Irwin
May 25, 2023
May music overflows

By Tom Irwin
May 18, 2023

Arts & Culture

Ron Dougan on politics 03/20/1960

By Jacqueline Jackson
May 25, 2023
Kandahar too lofty, Fast X running on empty, Jennifer Lopez sinks Mother

By Chuck Koplinski
May 25, 2023
Ron Dougan on owls 03/20/1960

By Jacqueline Jackson
May 18, 2023
Solid Purple

STC's production brings to life both abuse and resilience. Performances continue May 19-21.

By Jamila Wicks
May 18, 2023
The jewel of the Midwest (plus a gay day)

By Daron Walker
May 18, 2023

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Best of Springfield®

Best of Springfield® 2022 Readers' Poll

By IT Staff
Oct 28, 2022

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