Illinois Times

23/08/2026

Our staff writer Dilpreet Raju just completed his first year as a Report for America Corps member:

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23/08/2026

The Rev. Blythe Denham Kieffer looks at the loss of reverence in our world today and its importance in the way we read scripture.

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22/08/2026

Catching a movie this weekend?

A fantasy for both children and adults, "The Magic Faraway Tree" finds the perfect balance of whimsy and post-modernism to make it work for both groups.

But "The End of Oak Street" is no replacement for a "Jurassic Park" sequel, even with its dinosaur mayhem.

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22/08/2026

"One of the most vibrant and well-executed productions I’ve seen done locally is currently playing at the Hoogland Center for the Arts."

See "Hairspray" Aug. 22-23 and Aug. 28-30 and read the full review --

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22/08/2026

You're not guaranteed a T-shirt at this point, but there's still time to sign up for the Abe's Amble 10K/5K on Sunday, Aug. 23. The race starts at the Illinois State Fairgrounds grandstand and winds through Lincoln Park and Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Packet pickup will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in the Lincoln Park Pavilion. Sign up at srrc.net.

21/08/2026

Dale Diamond, 84, still works five days a week as a parts and service driver at Isringhausen Imports and remains an accomplished bowler.

While most of his contemporaries play pickleball every morning, he is a "weekend warrior" for the growing sport.

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21/08/2026

The Springfield Comic Convention will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center.

A huge variety of new and old comic books will be for sale at the show as well as toys and related collectibles. Admission is free.

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21/08/2026

While American Business Club is still handling admissions for the Illinois State Fair, WILD Canine Rescue will be staffing the beer tents for tonight's sold-out grandstand concert.

Several nonprofits have partnered with Nelson's Catering, which was awarded a two-year contract for the grandstand concessions earlier this year in lieu of ABC, which had held the contract since 1954.

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21/08/2026

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, like the other speakers at Thursday's Republican Day event at the State Fair, focused her messaging on affordability and ethics, while staying largely silent on President Donald Trump.

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21/08/2026

DJs from Chicago, St. Louis, Peoria, Detroit and, of course, Springfield, will take part in the third annual Land of Lincoln House Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 22, in Lincoln Park.

Bring tents, dancing shoes, grills and friends.

View the full list of DJs here:
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