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Springfield, Illinois · SpringfieldIf you're looking to find the end of the rainbow this weekend, head to downtown Springfield where four vibrant community events converge into a kaleidoscope of family-friendly fun. There's a little something for everyone with live music, shows, art, books, vendors, and of course, delicious food…See the Story
From Pride to produce: Downtown Springfield's weekend of festivities
Pulitzer Prize · SpringfieldBrandon Johnson lobbies for budget requests
Much of the Illinois Statehouse appeared to be girding itself for battle with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson before his Springfield visit last week. After dramatically announcing to Chicago reporters earlier in the week that the city's families are "owed" $1 billion from state government, particularly education, Gov. JB Pritzker sent two distinct messages to the building…See the Story
Chicago mayor comes to Springfield
Springfield, Illinois · SpringfieldMy First Home initiative will target first-time homebuyers
The city of Springfield is launching a pilot program geared toward helping first-time homebuyers by rehabilitating dilapidated properties on the city's east side. "On the east side of Springfield, we own properties as a city, and we're not doing enough to revitalize the neighborhoods," said Ethan Posey, Springfield's director of community relations…See the Story
City launches program to rehab east-side homes
Music · SpringfieldAs we continue on this wild ride in our live music scene, hang on for dear life while the music-making hits its stride this weekend, as merrily we roll along through the merry month of May toward full-scale summer happenings. Walk this way and let's see what's out there…See the Story
More music in May
Springfield, Illinois · SpringfieldI didn't know what to expect when I attended a tech rehearsal of Springfield Theatre Centre's The Bridges of Madison County last week. I had seen the movie and remember finding it heartbreaking while loving the direction and the acting (it's Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood, so...)…See the Story
Bridges of Madison County stirs the soul
Springfield, Illinois · SpringfieldKrasinski's If an over-calculated misfire Scattered and confused, John Krasinski's If is a misfire from start to finish, a film that promotes itself as a heart-warming fable yet comes off as overcalculated and obvious…See the Story
If an incomplete narrative, Turtles All the Way Down looks at teens' mental health
Paintings · SpringfieldSpringfield is prepping for a busy weekend in downtown that’ll see it colored rainbow with Springfield’s Pride Festival and paintings will line the streets at the annual Old Capitol Art Fair.See the Story
PrideFest, Art Fair among 5 things going on in Springfield this weekend
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