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Grillin’ And Chillin’ 2022

By Michelle Ownbey

Jun 30, 2022

Our Grillin' and Chllin' issue has plenty of ideas to celebrate the holiday weekend, from camping and nature areas around Springfield to short day trips and backyard get-togethers...

Grillin’ And Chillin’ 2022

News & Opinion

  • No room at mental health facilities

    Sangamon judge holds DHS in contempt for admission delay

    By Dean Olsen

    Jun 30, 2022
    No room at mental health facilities
  • Chris Schaller goes to prison

    Former mortgage broker has appealed sentence

    By Bruce Rushton

    Jun 30, 2022
    Chris Schaller, a former mortgage broker in Springfield, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for wire fraud.
  • Fallout from fatal encounter

    Man pleads guilty to charges connected to girlfriend’s death from overdose

    By Dean Olsen

    Jun 30, 2022
    People outside the Sangamon County Courthouse May 23 holding signs of support for Brittany Graves' mother, who wants Letz charged with drug-induced homicide.
  • Mary Miller trumps Rodney Davis

    Former president endorsed her at rally held days before the election

    By Scott Reeder

    Jun 30, 2022
    U.S. Rep. Mary Miller at a rally in Adams County June 25 where former President Donald Trump endorsed her in the primary race against U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis.
  • The cult of Trump

    By Scott Reeder

    Jun 30, 2022
    Former President Donald Trump at a rally in Adams County June 25
  • Grants preserve local history

    By Karen Ackerman Witter

    Jun 30, 2022
    Vachel Lindsay’s poem, Lincoln, was the inspiration for this three-foot-tall hat, by Springfield artist Felicia Olin.
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Food & Drink

  • Make salad the main course

    Enjoy summer's bounty

    By Ashley Meyer

    Jun 30, 2022
    Pan-Asian noodle salad.
  • What I learned at summer camp

    Cooking for 160? Here's my survival guide.

    By Peter Glatz

    Jun 23, 2022
    Chef Peter, top row center, and his hungry campers.
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Music

  • Fourth (and other days) of July music

    By Tom Irwin

    Jun 30, 2022
    Charanga Tropical plays Cuban-infused Latin music at the Y-Block this Thursday for the Levitt AMP concert music series.
  • RIP Micky and music matters

    By Tom Irwin

    Jun 23, 2022
    Kruisin' Marrs play the Brookhills Golf Course patio this Sunday afternoon.
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Arts & Culture

  • Short trips for mid-summer

    By Mary Bohlen

    Jun 30, 2022
    South African artist Daniel Popper's "UMI" concrete and steel sculpture is set among the trees at Morton Arboretum in Lisle.
  • Camping in the Land of Lincoln

    By Carey Smith

    Jun 30, 2022
    Camping in the Land of Lincoln
  • Break out a box (or can) of wine

    High-quality wines now come in environmentally friendly packaging

    By Ashley Meyer

    Jun 30, 2022
    Break out a box (or can) of wine
  • fifth grade memory #1 

    By Jacqueline Jackson

    Jun 30, 2022
  • The unanimous Declaration

    By Stacie Lewis

    Jun 30, 2022
    The unanimous Declaration
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  • Best of Springfield® Reader's Poll 2021

    By IT Staff

    Oct 28, 2021
    Best of Springfield® Reader's Poll 2021
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No room at mental health facilities

By Dean Olsen

Jun 30, 2022
No room at mental health facilities

The cult of Trump

By Scott Reeder

Jun 30, 2022
Former President Donald Trump at a rally in Adams County June 25

Fourth (and other days) of July music

By Tom Irwin

Jun 30, 2022
Charanga Tropical plays Cuban-infused Latin music at the Y-Block this Thursday for the Levitt AMP concert music series.

Chris Schaller goes to prison

By Bruce Rushton

Jun 30, 2022
Chris Schaller, a former mortgage broker in Springfield, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for wire fraud.
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