As the crisp breeze announces the arrival of fall, there’s a warm, comforting feeling that spreads through our community. In these upcoming weeks, a culinary event is set to make the season even more delightful. United Way of Central Illinois is proud to present the eighth annual Dine United, a program that brings together the […]
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Sharing penny candy
When going to the corner store as a child, seeing kids sharing penny candy was often the norm. It was the norm for some to not purchase school pictures, field trips or buy new school clothes because of a lack of money. Attending great summer camps, having plenty of snacks, birthday parties and buying items […]
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‘Dream big’ about future growth
The University of Illinois Springfield is excited to share its vision for the new innovation center that will open in downtown Springfield in 2025. The center is being designed to positively impact our economy, community and citizens. As a 30-year resident of the city’s north end —with a background in education, economic development and workforce […]
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Grit. Grind. Goal: The journey to success
In the grand journey that is life, few paths are as transformative and rewarding as the pursuit of higher education. College serves as the hub where dreams are forged into reality, and the journey through it is often defined by a trio of virtues: grit, grind and goal. Lincoln Land Community College has two outstanding […]
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A ruff experience
Sam is a handsome lad caught in a love triangle between a local politician and the woman with whom he has resided for five years. His two love interests say he has captured their hearts and they don’t want the other to have him. Sam, aka Buddy, is a dog. Edinah Lincoln, a retired Springfield […]
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Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln announces scholarship awards
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln recently announced 124 scholarship awards and scholarship renewals for 2023 totaling more than $290,000. These scholarships were made possible through charitable funds established at the Community Foundation by more than 35 individuals, families and organizations. This year’s awards bring the cumulative scholarship distributions from the Community Foundation […]
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United Way launches annual campaign with pickleball fundraiser
The United Way of Central Illinois is once again gearing up for their highly anticipated annual campaign kickoff event, signaling the start of a community-wide effort to support crucial initiatives in Sangamon and Menard counties. This year’s campaign launch promises to be a memorable affair, combining philanthropy and fun through a unique Battle of the […]
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UIS makes it easier for transfer students to complete their bachelor’s degrees
Transfer students are an important part of the University of Illinois Springfield, making up 60% of our undergraduate population. UIS is making it easier for community college transfer students to complete their bachelor’s degree and become a member of a learning community at UIS through a variety of new initiatives, including participating in a national […]
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Ron Dougan on politics 03/20/1960
I read a statement by Kennedy in which he says we must have higher social security benefits, higher old age benefits, higher medical benefits, and all hamsters must be protected from want! Oh yes, farmers ought to get what’s coming to them, and I couldn’t agree more. I forgot to apply for my […]
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White Men Can’t Jump a superior remake, Blackberry a cautionary tale
White Men Can’t Jump a superior remake, Blackberry a cautionary tale Now Streaming |Chuck Koplinski White surprises again and again Smart, funny and sincere, Calmatic’s White Men Can’t Jump, is one of the biggest surprises of the cinematic year, an unexpectedly entertaining remake that manages not only to improve on the Ron Shelton original but […]
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DHS Q&A
Here are written answers from Illinois Department of Human Services spokespersons Patrick Laughlin and Marisa Kollias in response to questions from Illinois Times regarding the case of Amber Williams and Community Integrated Living Arrangement homes, or CILAs: Can you or someone else at DHS speak with me about this case and who oversees and fines […]
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Who’s paying? Who knows?
Under state law, the public is supposed to know who pays for political ads. But a political action committee run by Frank Vala, a Leland Grove resident long active in local politics, is paying for attack ads against William McCarty in the city treasurer’s race with virtually no way of the public knowing who’s paying […]
