Vol. 40, No. 15
Warriors with a difference
Extraordinary students made their school's logo culturally sensitive
By David Blanchette
The future of community journalism
Press Forward initiative announces $2 million to expand Springfield-area news coverage
By Scott Reeder
A child care crisis
Illinois loses federal funding for day cares, compounding existing challenges
Former financial officer pleads guilty for cheating state
Jenny Thornley sentenced on felony charge of forgery, no charges have been filed in separate investigation
By Dean Olsen
More hurdles for Hunter Lake
U.S. EPA recommends permit denial for second lake. City officials say it's not a deal breaker.
Blue Cross fined by state for third time in two years
Rep. Sue Scherer reintroduces health insurance reform bill
Springfield High next on the list
Chicago Teachers Union refuses to accept win
By Rich Miller
Editor's note 11-09-23
By Fletcher Farrar
Letters to the editor 11-09-23
By Letters to the Editor
No justice for Jane Doe
Maligned merlot
This classic deserves another chance
By Ashley Meyer
A Man of No Importance breaks your heart
By Mary Young
Theatre Centre presents Sister Act JR.
Restoring gravestones of Civil War veterans
More volunteers needed for project at Oak Ridge Cemetery
By Karen Ackerman Witter
Local legends of the "greatest generation"
Three World War II veterans who departed this year
By Mark DePue
The Marvels is dull, Quiz Lady a waste of time, but Nyad proves inspirational
By Chuck Koplinski
Cartoon Quote
By Jacqueline Jackson
The friendship of Leigh Gross Day and Susan Lawrence Dana
By Daron Walker
Remember this November music
By Tom Irwin
Logan Mize
@ Boondocks
Fri., May 3, 8:30 p.m.
Attorney trio in trouble
TCM Film Festival an oasis for movie lovers
Make it a smarter summer
By Amanda Turner
Farmers want the right to fix their tractors
By Jennifer Bamberg, Investigate Midwest