Best of Springfield Party 2019

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Foot traffic

Joseph Copley

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Black Lives Matter protest

Joseph Copley

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Black Lives Matter protest - slideshow #2

Brandon Turley

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Capturing stories of life in Illinois

By Joseph Copley

Jun 25, 2020

Evan House is a Chatham sixth-grader who says this is the weirdest thing he’s ever been through. He hopes this opens peoples’ eyes to just how important our local heroes are who are helping everyone get through the pandemic. Writing in chalk on his driveway, he thanked front-line workers with the message, “Not all heroes wear capes.”

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Black Lives Matter protest

Black Lives Matter protest held at the Capitol, in Springfield, Illinois on June 1, 2020. Photos by Rachel Otwell.

By Joseph Copley

Jun 4, 2020

Black Lives Matter protest

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Black Lives Matter protest - slideshow #2

Black Lives Matter protest held at the Capitol, in Springfield, Illinois on June 1, 2020.

By Brandon Turley

Jun 4, 2020

Black Lives Matter protest - slideshow #2

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Foot traffic

Sidewalk portraits of those who come by. Photo by Rich Saal Photography

By Joseph Copley

May 20, 2020

“I’ve been doing more running outside,” says Whitney Brasel, left. Her partner, Caitlin Clarke, adds, "We usually travel on weekends and it's been nice to get to know Springfield and watch the season change. I can't leave so I've been coloring a lot and doing lots of puzzles.” Louie, an Aussiedoodle, has been joining them on walks.

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The essentials

By Joseph Copley

May 7, 2020

Shirley Williamson receiving an award from HSHS St. John’s

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Visitor Guide Cover Entries

2020 Visitor Guide cover art entries.

By Illinois Times Staff

Mar 25, 2020

"With Malice Toward None," an acrylic on Ampersand museum-grade board, is the artist's tribute to Lincoln's character. Jane Bucci is a freelance illustrator who started her career studying art at the Springfield Art Association. Jane and her husband, Mark Suszko, live in Springfield.

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