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The Jewish Federation of Springfield and the Jewish Community Relations Council have made plans to “bring together the Springfield community” to mourn the loss of life at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. The gathering is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Lincoln statue in front of the Capitol. “This will be an […]

When last we heard of Springfield police officer Paul Carpenter, the city was paying $24,000 to neighbors who sued after the officer, while on duty, pulled over a woman who lived down the street whom he suspected of flipping off his son, or being related to someone who did. He dropped a flurry of f-bombs, […]

Spooky, Halloween-themed acts, pop-up performances and a haunted maze backstage are just the beginning of the fun at “Muni Mayhem,” happening Oct. 11-13 at the Muni Opera. An official announcement promises everything from “ballet zombies to Jack Skellington and the Addams family” will be present for the fundraising event. “You can spend the entire evening […]

The Monticello Railway Museum, the Illinois State Military Museum and Monticello Main Street will team up to honor Monticello, Illinois’ first casualty in World War I on Saturday, Oct. 20. Pvt. Roy W. Hamm was just 20 years old when he boarded a steamship for France in May 1918 – and he was killed Sept. […]

Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois State Police (ISP) director Leo P. Schmitz were among those in attendance Tuesday, Oct. 2, when the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation held the official dedication of the Illinois State Police Memorial Park, honoring 67 ISP officers killed in the line of duty. Formerly known as Becker Park, it is […]

After nearly closing its doors forever this past June, venerable Springfield comedy club Donnie B’s (3455 Freedom Dr.) has survived to celebrate its 20th anniversary this month. The club, which was saved from going out of business at the 11th hour in June by an anonymous $20,000 loan, will begin its new season with an […]

Classical music supporters and latent jitterbug-flappers alike, take note: On Sunday, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m., the Bloomington DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center will provide the setting for “The Great Gatsby Gala, A Roaring Fundraiser for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra,” your best chance to help fund the ISO while emulating F. Scott Fitzgerald’s glamorous prohibition-era hepcats […]

The Muslim Students Organization of University of Illinois Springfield will host a public lecture Saturday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. on the subject of “Pakistan’s foreign policy under the Imran Khan administration: Implications for the great powers.” Featured speaker will be Shahbaz Gill, who acts as an adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Khan in addition […]

Got a favorite healthy local restaurant, chef or market? Now is the time to let the world know by nominating them for the coveted Snail of Approval. Since 2012, Slow Food Springfield has presented the coveted award, not for exemplary escargot but rather in recognition of “producers, purveyors and artisans who contribute to the quality, […]

The Asian Indian Women’s Organization (AIWO) will host “a vibrant evening of music, dance, elegant Indian fashion and fine cuisine,” in the form of its 11th India Night, which will be Friday, Sept. 28, at the Crowne Plaza. Attractions will include a bazaar featuring ethnic items and a live auction. All proceeds from the event […]

Total enrollment increased to nearly 85,600 students across the University of Illinois System this fall, up 2.7 percent and rising to a record high for the sixth straight year, according to President Tim Killeen. Combined enrollment at the system’s universities in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield grew to 85,597 from 83,321 a year ago, based on […]