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Summerguide

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
    Mission to Mars
  • Punishing pregnancy centers

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

    By Dean Olsen

    May 25, 2023
    Punishing pregnancy centers
  • Fired library managers speak out

    Summer Beck-Griffith and Hillary Rains terminated by new administration

    By Scott Reeder

    May 25, 2023
    Fired library managers speak out
  • Making community college transfer easier

    Bill also promotes careers in education

    By Don Howard

    May 25, 2023
    Making community college
transfer easier
  • When pregnancy is treated as a problem

    By Scott Reeder

    May 25, 2023
    When pregnancy is treated as a problem
  • The sky's the limit

    LLCC receives $500K grant to help train aircraft

    By Scott Reeder

    May 25, 2023
    The sky's the limit
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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
    My last meal
  • 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
    Don't toss out the tops
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  • Memorable Memorial Day weekend music

    By Tom Irwin

    May 25, 2023
    Memorable Memorial Day weekend music
  • May music overflows

    By Tom Irwin

    May 18, 2023
    May music overflows
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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
    Kandahar too lofty, Fast X running on empty, Jennifer Lopez sinks Mother
  • 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
    Solid Purple
  • The jewel of the Midwest (plus a gay day)

    By Daron Walker

    May 18, 2023
    The jewel of the Midwest (plus a gay day)
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  • Best of Springfield® 2022 Readers' Poll

    By IT Staff

    Oct 28, 2022
    Best of Springfield® 2022 Readers Poll
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May 25, 2023
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May 25, 2023
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