Gloriastene and James Chappell had a hole filled in an exterior wall that was made by an errant bullet before it lodged itself in a living room couch while the couple were sleeping elsewhere in their east side home. Now retired from jobs with the state and factories, the Chappells have lived across the street […]
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Freshman class
When freshman Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski has reached across the political aisle for bipartisan support on key issues in her district, she has frequently found that her colleagues have reached back. “To me, bipartisanship is not just a talking point,” Budzinski said. “The work I’ve been focused on is how I can build relationships across the […]
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Field of dreams
Ryan McCrady likened Springfield’s future economic benefits from the $67 million sports complex approved April 18 by the City Council to much more than a ripple created by a rock dropped into a water puddle. “We’re going to be throwing a boulder into it with this project, and that’s going to create a tremendous impact […]
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Spring Home & Garden
The Spring Home & Garden issue has tips on low-impact landscaping, attracting birds and butterflies, home remodeling dos and don’ts and more. Related Related Related Related Related Related Stories
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The future of farming
Fertilizer belongs in farm fields, helping crops to grow. It doesn’t belong in drinking water supplies or in the Gulf of Mexico. Central Illinois farmers are adopting more practices to make sure that fertilizers, or nutrients as they are called in the business, stay where they’re supposed to stay, and stay out of the places […]
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A ‘rogue’ scientist’s legacy
New Jersey resident Richard Mancuso considers the late William Halford a medical pioneer. Carolyn Goatley, a 55-year-old software engineer who lives in Louisville, Kentucky, said Halford, a Springfield resident and faculty member at Springfield’s Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, “did a wonderful thing” and “changed my life.” Mancuso, 54, a part-time truck driver and […]
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Spring Guide
All things Spring for you to prepare for seasonal growth and enjoyment! Related Related Related Related Related Related Related Related Stories
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Comics class
Stanley Lieber graduated from high school at age 16 and was hired as an editorial assistant for a popular publication. Lieber began to write for the publication, was soon promoted to editor, and simplified his name on bylines for his work. A group of 16 Springfield area teens gathered one recent Saturday morning in Springfield, […]
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Emergency response under scrutiny
Poor people and Black people who live in the Springfield area have told Teresa Haley they will be “more cautious” in the future after calling 911 in medical emergencies. Haley, who is president of the Springfield NAACP chapter and the group’s statewide leader, said she is glad if residents are more vigilant and willing to […]
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Wedding 2023
Today’s couples want to express their unique story, and while they may give a nod to tradition, they’re not afraid to break new ground. From black wedding dresses to repurposing décor to geometric-shaped cakes, we talked to area experts to find out more about the current trends. And if you’ve recently gotten engaged, we have […]
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The museum built on Native American burial mounds
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. This story is part of an ongoing series investigating the return of Native American ancestral remains. Sign up for ProPublica’s Repatriation Project newsletter to get updates as they publish and learn more about our reporting. Every day when Logan Pappenfort is at work, he tries […]
