News across Greater Springfield, IL
5k run promotes health and Latino unity
The Illinois Migrant Council hosted a 5k event on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Washington Park to promote healthy lifestyles and demonstrate Latino unity, amid an anti-immigrant and anti-Latino political climate fueled by the Trump Administration’s policies. Esnider Rojas, a Springfield…
Meet the candidates for state Senate, sheriff
Voters are invited to a meet the candidates forum from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Springfield to hear from the candidates for the Illinois State Senate 48th District and Sangamon County sheriff. State Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield,…
Kate McKenzie interview
Tony Stang sits down with Kate McKenzie, CEO of Local Journalism Matters, to talk about the behind-the-scenes world of journalism, the stories reporters carry with them, and what the future of local news might look like at Illinois Times. It is a conversation about journalism,…
Peaches, pears or apricots?
What is it about either or all, that sparks your interest or desire? What impact does each or either have upon your gustatorial delights? What impact does each or either have upon your digestive processes? In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addressed the matter of distinguishing…
Democrats differ over campaign funding flap
My associate Isabel Miller and I told subscribers earlier this month that Democrats for the Illinois House had been suddenly cut off from the Democratic Party of Illinois’ lucrative postage discount program, which can save as much as a third to a half of campaign postage costs.…
“The Untold Stories of American Race Riots”
The Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum held a screening of I Bear Witness: The Untold Stories of American Race Riots on Saturday, Sept. 19. Tiffany Lee, an educator, historian, cultural preservationist and Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, is the…
The Outlet Academy launches to work with expelled students
A program that allows expelled students to continue their education is now being hosted by The Outlet after many years of being offered by the NAACP. This is the inaugural school year for The Outlet Academy, replacing NAACP’s Back-to-School/Stay-in-School Academy. There are 22…
Tree companies donate services at Camp Butler National Cemetery
Five tree service companies from Springfield, Champaign, Bloomington and beyond donated their services at Camp Butler National Cemetery Sept. 16 as part of the Saluting Branches National Day of Service. Saluting Branches—Arborists United for Veteran Remembrance is a nonprofit…
Williamsville Rolls to 1-0 Sangamo Record with Win Over New Berlin
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Local surgeon inspires prescription accessibility law
A Chatham native decided to be the change he wanted to see in the world when he reached out to his state representatives in an attempt to better healthcare in Illinois. One year later, Dr. Brandt Whitehurst’s conversation with state Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, has brought…
Clayville Fall Festival happens Sept. 19-20
Head out to Clayville Historic Site, just 20 minutes from Springfield on Route 97, for the Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20. Watch a Civil War reenactment and shoot off a cannon, just two of the many activities planned. Tour the oldest brick structure in…
The Weight is thoughtful and compelling, Uprising lacks heart
Physical and emotional burdens drive compelling Weight On April 5, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 6102. This step toward righting the floundering U.S. economy dictated “the hoarding of gold coin, gold bullion and gold certificates” over the amount of…