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Letters to the editor 3/28/24
We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and telephone number. We edit all letters. Send them to [email protected]. I would like to give a big thank you to David Blanchette and Illinois Times for the wonderful and comprehensive coverage of the history and upcoming closure of Armbruster Manufacturing ("The end of an era," March 14). All three articles were interesting and informative. I sincerely hope that there is a local history museum that could take the photos, stories, samples and possibly some machinery to have a display of this Springfield icon.
Springfield to consider new yard waste contract despite recent frustration from residents
Without discussion, the Springfield committee of the whole Wednesday moved an ordinance authorizing a contract for Waste Management for bi-weekly yard waste pickup. The contract, which goes to the consent agenda at Tuesday's city council, is for five months and isn't expected to exceed $485,120. If approved, the contract would...
Highest-ranking woman in Illinois State Police history reflects on experience as force looks to diversify
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The night before Rebecca Hooks started at the Illinois State Police Academy in 2002, she spoke on the phone with her father and her brother – both of whom worked in law enforcement. Her father encouraged her, telling her she was strong and could get...
Intricate Minds promotes harm reduction as a road to recovery
It may be the only place in Springfield where a person can get a haircut and a meth pipe for free. Intricate Minds provides free hypodermic needles and pipes to those struggling with addiction as part of a harm-reduction strategy designed to reduce the spread of disease. "We provide clean...
Houses, buildings being torn down as Springfield Railroad Project chugs along
The bulldozing has begun on North 10th Street and it’s not stopping anytime soon. There’s been more movement in the Springfield Rail Improvements Project, as 81 buildings are scheduled to be demolished between the start of March and leading into the summer. Since mid-February, the city of Springfield has been issuing demolition permits...
The Faith Coalition for the Common Good brings together different communities within Springfield and beyond
The Faith Coalition for the Common Good is a non-profit with 35 institutional members that include faith congregations, nonprofit, and union labor organizations. They come together to address the injustices of racism and poverty in Springfield and Central Illinois. The Executive Director of the Faith Coalition Tyshianna Bankhead along with Dr. Brandon Derman, Environmental Justice Taskforce Chair, spoke to Community Voices about the mission of the Faith Coalition, inequities in the community, and issues surrounding rent in the state of Illinois. They also discuss their upcoming spring Gala on April 11.
U of I Board of Trustees extends system president’s contract
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The President of the University of Illinois System is officially sticking around for another three years. The University Board of Trustees approved on Thursday a three-year contract extension for President Tim Killeen, which will take effect on July 1. The board announced its intension to extend Killeen in February and unanimously […]
Business migration: Why Springfield's west side flourishes while the east side perseveres
Business is the lifeblood of a community – from local favorite hangout spots to new local joints that grow on a cultural classic. When a business leaves, so does a part of the neighborhood with it. It’s no surprise that in recent decades the west side of Springfield, divided from the east side of the city by 11 street downtown, has seen an inconsistent amount of growth in new businesses compared to its counterpart. ...
Prep spotlight: Glenwood pitcher shuts down SHS, and other softball results from Thursday
Here are the high school softball and girls soccer results around Springfield from Wednesday and Thursday: Baseball roundup: Lincoln, Southeast pick up CS8 wins, and other results from Wednesday Earlier this week: Chatham Glenwood girls soccer remains unbeaten in CS8 with win over SHG Top softball teams: Here are the top five softball teams around Springfield for the 2024 season Top softball players: 36 high school softball players in the Springfield area to watch for the 2024 season Top girls...
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