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"We cannot build fast enough" - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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Memories of his childhood in foster care homes on Springfield’s east side and his more recent behind-the-scenes struggles on the Springfield City Council to improve the substandard living conditions faced by many constituents brought Ward 2 Ald. Shawn Gregory to tears. “For me, this is a special time, man,” Gregory, his voice choked with emotion, said at an outdoor podium next to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas St. The 42-year-old alderperson spoke at the Sept. 17 groundbreakin
Dispose of hazardous waste properly - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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The city of Springfield’s Public Works Department, in collaboration with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, will host a voucher-only residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chamberlain Park, 319 McCreery Ave. Because the event is being held in partnership with the IEPA, it is open to all Illinois residents. Residents must obtain a voucher from the city of Springfield’s Public Works Department prior to participating. Voucher
Night Glow Festival returns to Southwind Park - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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The Night Glow Festival returns to Southwind Park from 5:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, featuring 10 hot air balloons lighting up the evening sky. The family-friendly event hosted by the Springfield Park District will also feature food trucks and music provided by DJ Blake. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to watch the balloons inflate, enjoy food from local vendors and find the perfect viewing spot. The glow begins at dusk, weather permitting, with peak illumination expected from approx
Downtown dilemma in Taylorville - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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The Taylorville City Council is pushing forward with a planned $5 million renovation project downtown despite organized opposition and fears that disruptions caused by the work could decimate many businesses on the square. The project is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027. It is to be funded with a $3 million state grant first awarded in 2022 and from additional sales taxes collected in a business development district. Even though a group calling itself the Taylorville Coalition for
Letters to the editor 9/17/26 - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and telephone number. We edit all letters. Send them to editor@illinoistimes.com. We need more people to turn their useless turf grass into native habitats that support life (“Prairie problems,” Aug. 19). Shame on the city of Springfield and the neighbors who reported this. Across the ocean Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Right here in Springfield, popular writ
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