1+ hour, 41+ min ago  (727+ words) The ghosts of Shoeless Joe Jackson and Ty Cobb did not emerge from a cornfield Tuesday afternoon at Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe. But Springfield's version of Field of Dreams became another step closer to reality when Gov. J. B. Pritzker…...

14+ hour, 42+ min ago  (161+ words) Jay Shanle interview'Illinois Times Jay Shanle, the new executive director of Downtown Springfield Inc. , sat down with The Mosaic Project to talk vision, growth and what's next for DSI. From bold ideas to addressing critics, this conversation dives into the…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (847+ words) We're almost there" on a Bears stadium bill, Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) told some sports radio hosts on a Friday morning before the House returned to Springfield for three days of session last week. We're very close." Asked if the…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (778+ words) A plea deal in the death of Earl L. Moore Jr. is drawing mixed reactions from family members and civil rights advocates, who say it delivers a measure of accountability but falls short of full justice. Moore died after being transported…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (468+ words) The Citizens Club of Springfield hosted Springfield's health care leaders April 24 to discuss the industry's future in the capital city and central Illinois at large. Rebecca Birenbaum, Springfield Clinic's recently appointed CEO, told the crowd she was focused on keeping…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (343+ words) As we wind up our last weekend in April for live music adventures, the weather looks good as outdoor events are on the rise. I also see several concerts happening of varying genres, plus a slew of regulars playing up…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (737+ words) Why Foreign Assistance Matters" was the topic of the April 14 World Affairs Council of Central Illinois program at Illini Country Club. Chris Milligan, retired senior foreign service officer, told a packed audience when used effectively, foreign assistance is strategy, not…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (471+ words) Body becomes a bit ripe On Monday, April 20, an op-ed appeared in the New York Times with the headline "Movies are Bullying Us with Their Bloat," by Frank Bruni. In it, the author harps on a complaint I've had with…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (252+ words) This month's Cyrus One zoning petition vote was not partisan, and the Democrats on the Sangamon County Board split evenly on this vote. The Board had to decide if a proposal meeting zoning standards should advance while demanding strong building-code…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (964+ words) A new joint initiative between the Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office and the Regional Office of Education is taking a tougher, more coordinated approach to chronic truancy. It combines social services with a stark warning: get children back in school…...