Bicycling? Yes. Of all avocations, riding a bike is, almost beyond dispute, the finest. With endorphins and all, it is as much exercise for the brain as the heart, lungs or legs, a way to solve all the world’s problems while seeing the world. There are as many reasons why as there are riders. For […]
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Make a wish
If you could wish for anything right now, what would it be? That’s the question that’s been posed to residents of Lewis Memorial Christian Village, a senior community in Springfield. “I think people are at their best when they’re serving others,” said Kelley Tierney, director of sales and marketing for Lewis Memorial. The effort is […]
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Publishing strong
Like everyone else, the staff at Illinois Times has been impacted by the coronavirus crisis. While we’ve all stayed healthy so far, we have family members and friends who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Our business, like so many others, has suffered a significant financial blow as a result of the pandemic. However, unlike the […]
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Addiction recovery groups shift to video and phone
Robert Duckels is married with three sons. He’s an attorney who lives in Carlinville, between Springfield and St. Louis. And he identifies as an alcoholic. Like many people who struggle with addiction and are now in recovery, it was hitting “rock bottom” that propelled him to quit. “I realized that there was really nowhere else […]
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And justice for all
There are not many folks in the local courthouse these days, where crimes of fashion lately run rampant. Assistant state’s attorney Brian Shaw looks like he slept in the shirt and khakis he wears during Friday proceedings before Sangamon County Circuit Court Judge John “Mo” Madonia. The judge, who needs a shave, wears a robe, […]
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Human error suspected in CWLP mishap
Human error may have contributed to a malfunction at a City Water, Light and Power generator in November that resulted in a fire and stands to cost the city at least $1 million. The failure was the subject of discussion during a recent city council executive session. “We were definitely told that there were some […]
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Still open for business?
A new website, SpringfieldZoom.com, will consolidate business information across Sangamon county to keep consumers apprised of the status of their favorite local businesses and their services in one, easily searchable place. Mark Roberts III, owner of GoWeb1 and AlertsMadeEasy.com, said the idea came to him last week after the governor announced school closures. “I was […]
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Recipes for a lockdown
It was still dark when I parked my car in the nearly empty parking lot. As I walked into the grocery store the barest shimmer of dawn was just beginning to peek out from around the clouds. Inside it was nearly empty, save for a few employees dotted around the store like little islands, unpacking […]
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Want to know what’s going on in the virtual world of events and activities?
Click here for an up-to-date list of online events and activities. Let us know and we will include it in the Illinois Times online calendar. Many organizations and businesses may have temporarily closed their physical doors, but they are opening the doors into their virtual events. From kid’s art contests to online learning resources to […]
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Films to watch at home
Now that movie watching has become a home-viewing option for the time being, this space will be devoted to brief reviews of films that can be seen on various streaming services, cable channels and video-on-demand. This space will be fluid and include as many new viewing options each week as possible to provide a wide […]
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Not playing now
I know it’s not the time to be flippant, but perhaps it’s okay to make a joke and say that my Now Playing column could be retitled “Not Playing Now” or something else involving silly, somewhat clever wordplay. But in all seriousness, it’s a brand-new world for at least a few weeks, no matter how […]
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New ag director says flooding, broadband among top priorities
Jerry Costello II has some decorating to do in his office. The new director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture still has framed pictures stacked against a wall in his mostly empty corner office in Springfield. You could forgive him, though. He’s been on the job since only March 2. Among the few things on […]
