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Daron Walker

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Daron Walker

    IT Pick - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)

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    FUNDRAISERS | Awesome aircraft and cars on display in one place Like to check out cool cars and planes? See both in one place this weekend as EAA Chapter 770 of Springfield hosts this fourth annual event. More than 200 cars and more than 20 planes are expected. Converge on the Stellar Aviation Hangar for displays, exhibits and much more. This year a group of seven to nine Rutan Long-EZ homebuilt aircraft will fly in formation over the airport and then land and be on display. The event also will

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Daron Walker

    Letters to the editor - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)

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    Last spring, Jamie Toole (at the time chief storyteller of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes) came and spoke at an Enos Park neighborhood meeting. He spoke passionately about how baseball should be affordable and accessible to everyone. In addition to the Shoes, he spoke about the Women’s Pro Baseball League coming to town in the late summer/early fall. The entire city owes a big thank you to Jamie and his team for allowing Springfield to be in such a big spotlight. My social media has been flood

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Daron Walker, Rich Miller

    Welch should apologize to Benton's former staffer - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)

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    Last month, House Speaker Chris Welch told WGN political editor Tahman Bradley during an interview, “I’m going to apologize for making her feel uncomfortable.” The woman he was referring to was former Rep. Harry Benton’s district office worker who quit after she said she was sexually harassed. The woman also told the Chicago Tribune that Welch had sent “heart-eye” emojis to her mobile phone in response to photos and said when she reached out to Welch about her future career plans, he suggested t

  4. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Daron Walker

    Remember Sept. 11 this Friday - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)

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    This Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The Springfield Fire Department is inviting the community to join firefighters, police officers and city staff members as they remember those who perished that day. To participate, arrive at your local neighborhood station by 7:30 a.m. According to the department, there will be brief remarks at 7:45 a.m. followed by the moment of silence at 7:46 a.m. That time, 7:46 a.m., is the time the first plane hit the World Tra

  5. Article · Aug 24, 2026 · Daron Walker

    Another harassment allegation - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)

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    Yet another sexual harassment allegation has been made against an Illinois House Democrat. But this time, the House speaker’s operation is fully supporting its incumbent. Rep. Murri Briel’s former deputy chief of staff Laura Jackson claims that, among other things, Briel (D-Ottawa) sexually harassed her, supplied “unlimited” amounts of Adderall to her and the campaign staff and gave “bonuses in marijuana.” Jackson said she ultimately had a three-hour meeting with the legislative inspector genera

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