Vol. 39, No. 8
News Quirks 9/19/13
By Roland Sweet
Shell game
Expert claims Dynegy won’t control pollution from old coal plants
By Patrick Yeagle
As the shredder turns
While drama unfolds, city ignores signs of a lawsuit waiting to happen
By Bruce Rushton
Who wants to run for mayor?
Candidates start to line up. But why?
Volunteers by the dozens help children learn to read
Adult reading mentors serve as positive role models
OPEL IN THE ROUGH
By Cap City
A HOMELESS HOMELESS SHELTER
Tweaking pension reform
By Rich Miller
The poor tortured tomatoes of agribusiness
By Jim Hightower
Vachel’s cup
By Marita Brake
Fast company
By James Krohe Jr.
Old arguments
Is the state spending too much to restore the Statehouse?
Letters to the Editor 9/19/13
By Letters to the Editor
Focus on Syria
By Chris Britt
Hardy chard
By Julianne Glatz
Hip-Hop Tonight: Torch Tuesday Concert Series
By Scott Faingold
This will grow you more brain cells
By Anita Stienstra
The Mature Mob makes another hit
Through the years with Springfield’s talented old-timers
By Will Burpee
Between The Cracks: Looming
Magical Spring Green
A visit to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin, one of his most acclaimed works
By Mary C. Galligan
Going code turkey
By Amy Alkon
Realism propels Spectacular Now
By Chuck Koplinski
Wehaa Test
By IT Staff
cicada poem # 17
By Jacqueline Jackson
Outdoor studio
Hijinks and hilarity
Building empathy
Hodgepodge of happenings
By Tom Irwin
Herman Astro
A pool for all seasons
Swimming is just the beginning
Your basement need not be damp and drab
By Metro Creative
Hardwood floors set the tone in today’s contemporary homes
Renewable resources for your residence
Straight talk about solar, wind and geothermal
Planning to plant a tree
By Jennifer Fishburn
Creating more usable space in your home
Saving personal energy by living downtown
Put away the car. Sell the lawnmower. And walk.
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Battle Creek
@ Lincoln Square Theater
Fri., April 19, 7 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