Vol. 46, No. 46
A guide to Juneteenth
Celebrating Black history and culture
Reimagining the east side
Plans take shape for new business hub in South Town
By Mary Hansen, NPR Illinois
Beyond standardized testing
Legislature passes Higher Education Fair Admissions Act
By Madison Angell
An interview with Gov. JB Pritzker
Rich Miller
By Rich Miller
Publisher's note 6/10/21
By Michelle Ownbey
Casino would siphon cash from our community
By Trajan McGill
Letters to the editor 6/10/21
By Letters to the Editor
Three fine Black-owned restaurants
Featuring specials to help you celebrate
By Ashley Meyer
Making Juneteenth happen
Juneteenth organizers in Springfield have a legacy and a vision
By Rachel Otwell
Exhibit spotlights first Black churches in Springfield
By Vincent "June" Chappelle
Art exhibit celebrates Juneteenth and Black culture
Route History to reopen on July 9
Juneteenth in the kitchen
Reflections and recipes for celebrating freedom
By Kathryn M. Harris
Teaching Black history better
More than slavery and civil rights
By Erica Austin
217 Buy Black Directory
By Stacie Lewis
Don't miss these movies
By Chuck Koplinski
Ron Dougan writes his grown kids # 2
By Jacqueline Jackson
The sights and sounds of summer
10 years gone by
Juneteenth music and more
By Tom Irwin
U.S. Initiatives in the Arctic
@ Illini Country Club
Tue., Dec. 5, 7-8:15 p.m.
Sangamon County could see first wind farm soon
By Dean Olsen
Liquor license dilemma
By Scott Reeder
Inside Illinois youth lockups
By Molly Parker, Capitol News Illinois
State releases revenue and spending forecast
