A federal judge in East St. Louis has struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second ...

Murphy devastating in year’s best Small Things Though is seems more pressing now than usual, the question regarding adhering ...

The Springfield Area Arts Council and the city of Springfield have announced the winners of the 2024 Mayor’s Awards for the ...

Not only does WILD Thrift & Sniff support a good cause, it is also an organized thrifter's dream. Staffed by volunteers, the ...

I believe in destiny Addison Lessen Williamsville High School I believe in destiny. Destiny is truly mind-blowing once you think about it. Destiny can ...

I believe in the moon Jessica Letterly Springfield High School I remain fascinated by the moon. I love how the phases represent life on ...

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Aunt Lou's Soul Food opened this past June but is off to a seasoned start for lunch and dinner. While this is owner Corey Dickerson's first restaurant venture, he has an extensive background in the ...

We're sure pretty most everyone knows about the devastating fire that's closed Café Moxo and other businesses located nearby on Adams Street for the time being. Until it reopens, Moxo has deployed its ...

"Sissy, I'm hungry," was always a phrase I heard growing up. My two little sisters would tell me this in hopes I would cure their hunger. I always did. Little 9-year-old me would venture into the ...

Tax increment financing (TIF) is a tool that utilizes tax gains for community improvement and redevelopment projects. The Central Area TIF district in downtown Springfield was created in 1981 and ...

Who on earth is Brian Skeeters? Well, Illinois Times readers voted him best up-and-coming leader. And they designated his ongoing endeavor, Sangamon County Crime Watch, the best local Facebook page.