Vol. 47, No. 14
Serious allegations
Parents of 14-year-old say their daughter’s alleged abuser got special treatment from SPD
By Scott Reeder
Caught in a tiff
Despite feud between city and county, Enos Park TIF finally gets renewed
Repeal of Parental Notice of Abortion will head to Pritzker
Governor has signaled his support
By Jerry Nowicki, Capitol News Illinois
In surprising twist, Republicans support employer lawsuits
By Rich Miller
Redistricting fight was inevitable
Rich Miller
Living for two
Love is love, no matter what
Romantic and compelling, Stop Kiss a must-see at UIS
By Dennis Thread
Antlers an effective chiller, Dopesick chronicles tragedy, Champion is cliched
By Chuck Koplinski
Best of Springfield® Reader's Poll 2021
By IT Staff
WINNERS AND FINALISTS: HOME AND GARDEN
WINNER AND FINALISTS: KIDS STUFF
PRIVATE SCHOOL
Little Flower Catholic School
FLOWER SHOP
Fifth Street Flower Shop
ANTIQUE OR VINTAGE STORE
Dear Yesteryear
NEW BUSINESS NOT DOWNTOWN (OPENED AFTER 8/1/20)
Nothing Bundt Cakes
WINE STORE
The Corkscrew
RETAIL SHOP
Bewitching Botanicals
NEW BUSINESS DOWNTOWN (OPENED AFTER 8/1/20)
Whimsy Tea Company
WINNERS AND FINALIST: RETAIL
WINNER AND FINALISTS: DRINK AND FOOD
NEW BAR (OPENED AFTER 8/1/20)
1st & 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar, Petersburg
CHINESE
Little Saigon
CHEF AND FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT
Aurora Coffey - Luminary Kitchen & Provisions
CHILI
The Chili Parlor
FINE DINING
VELE
FOOD TRUCK
The Taco Joint
INDIAN
Gateway to India
NEW RESTAURANT (OPENED AFTER 8/1/20)
Mission BBQ
FOOD SERVER
Samantha Judd - Aztca Maxican Grill
WINNER AND FINALISTS: ARTS, CULTURE AND MUSIC
By James Bengfort
VIRTUAL/ONLINE THEATER PERFORMANCE - MALE LEAD
Keith Bradbury - Spirit of Lincoln
LOCAL PODCAST
Ray Lytle's Morning Disaster
LOCAL LIVING AUTHOR
Shatriya Smith
VIRTUAL/ONLINE THEATER PERFORMANCE - FEMALE LEAD
Mary Kate Smith - Songs for a New World
ORIGINAL MUSIC BAND
Unchained
SONGWRITER
Gracia Harrison
VOCALIST FEMALE
Ashley Staley
VOCALIST MALE
Kid Ziggy
CAR DETAILING
Precision Auto Detailing
EVENT PLANNER
Pole Barn Chic Events, LLC
LAWYER
Greg Sgro with Sgro, Hanrahan, Durr & Rabin, LLP
MOVING COMPANY
Two Men and a Truck
STORAGE FACILITY
Stuff-It Storage
AUTO SALESPERSON
Brian Wilbern - Robert's Automotive
MOTORCYCLE DEALER
Hall's Harley-Davidson, Inc.
WINNER AND FINALISTS: GOODS AND SERVICES
WINNER AND FINALISTS: CIVIC & COMMUNITY
WINNER AND FINALISTS: CANNABIS
DISPENSARY, BIGGEST SELECTION, BARGAINS, BUDTENDERS - CASEY COOK
Ascend
WINNER AND FINALISTS: HEALTH & WELLNESS
CLERGYPERSON
Fr. Jeff Grant - Blessed Sacrament Parish
DIETITIAN
Erin Zepp - Memorial Wellness Center
MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO (ADULT AND KIDS)
John Geyston's Martial Arts Academy
COSMETIC SURGEON
Dr. Nicole Sommer - Southern Illinois University Cosmetic Clinic
Bluey’s Big Play
@ UIS Performing Arts Center
Tue., April 30, 6-8 p.m. and Wed., May 1, 6-8 p.m.
Farmers want the right to fix their tractors
By Jennifer Bamberg, Investigate Midwest
Attorney trio in trouble
A new direction
By Dean Olsen
Sports team stadium drama
