The First Citizen Award committee has selected Joan Bartolon as the 62nd recipient of the Springfield area’s prestigious ...

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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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 ...

Construction on the only overpass in Springfield's rail improvements project is expected to commence in early 2025 after federal officials announced $157 million in final grant funds. The federal ...

The Crafted Stag is a new and novel addition to Springfield's retail scene, and it is already making a name for itself as a destination space. Grant and Jennifer Hammer purchased a building in Parkway ...

One night in mid-February, I sat in a church parking lot alone, with a black smudged cross on my forehead. The Ash Wednesday service wrapped up about 30 minutes prior and everyone had left. I thought ...