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The University of Illinois Springfield is encouraging community members to take charge of their health on Wednesday, April 19, by attending a health and wellness fair at the University of Illinois Springfield’s Recreation and Athletic Center, sponsored by UIS Health Services and Campus Recreation. All festival events and activities are completely free, including food samples […]

For the 2017 edition of Capital City Visitor, the Illinois Times staff asked readers to submit their best artistic renditions of Springfield’s greatest celebrity (Abraham Lincoln) to grace the cover of our annual tourism guide. See 2017’s winning portrait, created by Estefania Loret de Mola, a current graphic design and marketing student at the University […]

On April 12, join the Illinois Innocence Project at University of Illinois Springfield along with WSEC/Network Knowledge and the Hoogland Center for the Arts for a screening of The Central Park Five. This award-winning documentary by filmmaker Ken Burns tells the story of the five black and Latino teenagers from Harlem who were convicted of […]

The Illinois State Museum hosts Super Saturday events from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Every Super Saturday event features themed activities for children ages 5 and up and their families. April’s theme is “recycled play day” and features activities designed to encourage children to reduce, reuse and recycle. […]

Join the staff of the Elijah Iles House on Saturday, April 1, from 12-4 p.m., for a triple-header birthday celebration featuring cake, ice cream and drinks in honor of Elijah Iles, who is often referred to as the “Father of Springfield” due to his crucial role in Springfield’s early development. While the party is named […]

If your child has lost a loved one, consider sending them to the partial-day Kids Good Grief Camp on Sunday, April 2, sponsored by Staab Funeral Homes. The supportive and fun camp is geared toward ages 6-12 and held every spring at Erin’s Pavilion in Southwind Park. The Kids Good Grief Camp offers children an […]

On Thursday, March 23, join local artist William Crook Jr. for a discussion of his print series titled “Portals into Springfield.” Since the 1970s, Bill has created art depicting life in Springfield and the surrounding area. Crook cites Springfield’s natural landscape as well as the capital city’s architecture and historical legacy as inspiration for his […]

Mason City Limits Comedy Club is honored to host former contributing writer on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” and current writer and frequent guest of the “Bob and Tom Show,” Rob Haney March 24-25, at 8 p.m. on both nights. Haney is a relatable comic whose jokes center on gentle recognition humor about kids […]

Kids can meet with and pose for a commemorative souvenir photo with the Easter bunny during White Oaks Malls’ Easter Bunny Photo Experience sponsored by The Gymboree Corporation and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. In addition to meeting the Easter bunny and posing for a photo, each child will receive a special Sing-themed headband and activity […]

Join the University of Illinois at Springfield on Tuesday, March 21, for a presentation by Major Neill Franklin, a law enforcement advocate for a more compassionate to approach to the war on drugs. During his 34-year career in law enforcement, Franklin served with the Maryland State Police and the Baltimore Police Department as a narcotics […]

Treat yourself to a craft day in the village of Elkhart on Saturday, March 18. The second annual crafting event is hosted by three locally owned and operated businesses in the heart of downtown Elkhart: Horsefeathers, Birdsong Books and Vintage and The Country Bumpkin. Each shop will host a craft led by the some of […]

Experience the film, dance and music of Bollywood on Sunday during Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue, the internationally acclaimed musical produced and directed by talented sisters Vaibhavi and Shruti Merchant, two choreographers who have spent decades working in the Bollywood film industry. The 120-minute performance highlights Bollywood culture and traditions using shimmering costumes, fast-paced […]