Vol. 50, No. 4
“A message of freedom and joy”
Illinois Times on the ground at the Democratic National Convention
By David Blanchette
Out of the ashes
Café Moxo hopes to reopen by year’s end
By Scott Reeder
‘Slated’ GOP candidates to remain on ballot, despite new law
Rulings also issued regarding presidential candidates, mail-in ballots
By Jerry Nowicki and Jennifer Fuller, Capitol News Illinois
Inspired by Emma
SHS sophomore holds dress resales to benefit Emma Shafer Peace and Justice Fund
By Lynn Whalen
Ongoing protests at the DNC
Regulating 'public camping'
Springfield City Council considers ordinance to crack down on homeless encampments
By Dean Olsen
State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional
Limited ruling applies only to plaintiffs; both sides considering next steps
By Peter Hancock
City council delays vote on prohibiting “public camping”
Mayor, police chief say intent of ordinance is to encourage unhoused people to use social services
Democrats emphasize concept of freedom
First Pritzker, now national leadership, work freedom into their messaging
By Rich Miller
Editors note 8/29/24
By Fletcher Farrar
Letters to the editor 8/29/24
By Letters to the Editor
Everything basil
Now’s the time for basil-centric summer dishes
By Peter Glatz
Disney’s Mary Poppins dances on air
By Mary Young
Being "doers of the word"
By Sr Beth Murphy
Community is in our name
By Jolene Lamb
Slingshot an effective sci-fi journey, Believe strikes out
By Chuck Koplinski
Milk Ad, by Ron Dougan, Jackie’s Dad
By Jacqueline Jackson
Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival in 14th year
By Daron Walker
Summer’s-end music
By Tom Irwin
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Trap
@ Route 66 Twin Drive-In
Sat., Sept. 14, 8:15 & 10:10 p.m.
Seven finalists for Sangamon County Sheriff
Police, protesters clash at demonstration
Illinois Symphony Orchestra musicians to play at abandoned mill
Letters to the editor 09-12-24