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 ...

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 ...

I believe in soda tabs. Those shiny aluminum openers that sizzle and pop when you open a soda make me believe in love. Love is a concept that most of us do not understand – whether that be how to ...

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Hurricane Diane opens like an ancient Greek stage play. The perpetual character Diane comes out from the audience entrance in a gold gown and a leaf-made diadem on her head. She walks 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 ...

It should've been one of the happiest times in my life. I was on vacation in Wisconsin before the school year began. My mom, sister, stepdad and I were out to eat at a restaurant of my choosing when ...