Vol. 49, No. 26
When DCFS makes mistakes, children die
Year after year, basic errors by state child protection workers result in tragedy
By George Pawlaczyk
City of Springfield penalized for violating Fair Housing Act
"Ignorance of the law is no excuse," judge said
By Dean Olsen
Making city government more helpful to businesses
Office of Planning and Economic Development has new staff, new positions
Show me the money
Lucky Horseshoes have ambitious plan to renovate stadium, seeking financial support
By Scott Reeder
A Springfield view of immigration
Citizens Club programs Feb. 1 and 15 offer a local look at a global topic
By Cinda Ackerman Klickna
Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules
Some members record symbolic objection, saying rules are too vague and complicated
By Peter Hancock
Chicago mayor walks back promise to welcome asylum-seekers
By Rich Miller
Editors note 1/25/24
By Fletcher Farrar
Letters to the editor 1/25/24
By Letters to the Editor
Sourdough baking an ancient process
By Ashley Meyer
Organizations work to reach “functional zero” homelessness by 2028
By Josh Sabo
The Kitchen plods along, Beekeeper falls flat
By Chuck Koplinski
B.B. & T. Club: My mom Vera’s memory
By Jacqueline Jackson
Two-part panel discussion to examine immigration here, U.S.
By Daron Walker
Come get your Stevie on
The legendary Stevie Nicks, celebrated by seven singers, at the Legacy Theatre
By Tom Irwin
January-ing music ends
217 Burger Week extended two days
Feb. 5-13
By Illinois Times Staff
Isaiah Case
@ Twisted Tree Music Hall
Sat., May 4, 6-8 p.m.
Attorney trio in trouble
TCM Film Festival an oasis for movie lovers
Make it a smarter summer
By Amanda Turner
A new direction