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Give and take
Our lives and our politics are dominated by money, yet our thinking about the most basic number of them all – how much we earn – doesn’t add up.

Race unity still a work in progress
The 1991 race unity statement inspired Baha’is across the country. In Springfield, it led to the creation of an annual Race Unity Rally that seeks to further the common recognition of the oneness of humankind, while promoting substantive human interactions – especially between those of differing ethnic and racial backgrounds.

Helping the neediest among us
To be fair to lawmakers, it’s not easy making the tough spending choices in these dire times of rising public need and inadequate tax revenues. Legislators in my state of Texas, for example, are trying to make $27 billion in cuts to balance an already miserly budget.

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LETTERS
JUVENILE JUSTICE: Should children who commit lowlevel offenses be incarcerated...

dairyman poem #7
from a letter to Jackie from her father, 1959 you’ve heard about the cow tags I forget when we quit stapling a metal clip to their ears that worked fine hardly cost a cent but the new colored straps cost a lot and often broke we tried chains around...

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Race unity still a work in progress
In Springfield’s recent history, the acknowledgment by former Mayor Karen Hasara of racism in our police department was an act of political courage; the citywide “study circles” racial dialogue program she launched allowed many to consider an issue that is often ignored or glossed over because of its inherent volatility.

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Corporations make Illinois pay to keep them here
Our years-long political civil war between former Gov. Rod Blagojevich and House Speaker Mike Madigan during the worst international economic crisis since the Great Depression saddled the state with migraines for years to come. No problems were solved or even addressed while everything was collapsing around them during their fight to the death.

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FOR A RAINY DAY
Mayor Mike Houston rode to a decisive victory in the April 5 election on promises of getting the city back on track financially, and on May 18 he announced one of his first such initiatives: creating budget reserves within the city’s Corporate Fund.

GOING TO MARKET
Springfield every year. The Springfield resident was all smiles Wednesday, May 18, as she took a taste of her purchase from one of the new vendors on Adams Street, where Ashley Glatz and Patrick Knox sell fresh omelets, fruit and mint iced tea..

Pair freed from prison, but still not in the clear
In 1986, newlyweds Dyke and Karen Rhoades were murdered and their bodies burnt in their Paris, Ill., home. Police arrested Randy Steidl and Herb Whitlock for the murders, and the two men each spent many years in prison before their cases were overturned.

Who will pay for chemo pills?
House Bill 1825 would require health insurance companies to cover oral medication in the same way as intravenous feeding tubes or other related injection of chemotherapy treatment.

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Court blasts VA for mental health failings
That’s according to a federal district court which recently ordered the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address long delays experienced by veterans seeking mental health services. The decision, issued in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco, Calif.

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Sick without sympathy
For the first time in years, Springfield resident Sarah Williamson is off Social Security disability. After 10 years in and out of college, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree from UIS in 2009.

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Hunted in the Heartland
The first time, the stay-at-home mother of two watched the serial killer – at that point just a stranger who gave off a bad vibe – drive around her neighborhood, stop in front of her as she planted marigolds in her front yard and watch her children playing behind her.

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Understanding Potter’s magical spell as it comes to an end
It’s easy to forget that while the first three novels by J.K. Rowling were runaway bestsellers, there was no guarantee that their film adaptations would be equally successful.

Summer movie preview
The summer movie season is upon us and, for the most part, that means one thing when going to the cinema is concerned – check your brain at the door, grab a big bucket of popcorn and prepare to be wowed.

Summer movie preview
Fright Night(Aug. 19) – Colin Farrell stars in this remake of the 1980s horror hit as the vampire who moves in next door to a curious teen (Anton Yelchin) who discovers his identity and enlists the aid of a local television host to drive a stake through his heart.

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Summer movie preview
Cars 2(June 24) – Pixar Studios’ sequel to one of its most lucrative projects follows Lightning McQueen’s efforts to win an international race with his tow truck buddy, Mater, along for the ride. However, not only must they deal with autos from various countries, but a case of espionage as well.

Summer movie preview
Mr. Popper’s Penguins(June 17) – Based on the classic children’s book, workaholic Mr. Popper (Jim Carrey) is given a penguin as a gift and soon finds himself caring for five more. He finds that this commitment is consuming his life.

No popcorn necessary
More than any other summer, this one features a particularly strong slate of films that would seem out of place on hot hazy days. There are no superheroes here, just fascinating people attempting to deal with the curves life throws them, told by some of the smartest filmmakers working today.

From Springfield to the Baseball Hall of Fame
It was the summer of 1896 or 1897 and the Baltimore Orioles were playing an exhibition match in Springfield against a local baseball team. “It wasn’t that unusual for a major league team to stop off for an exhibition game,” says Don Doxsie, sports editor for the Quad-City Times.

From Springfield to the Baseball Hall of Fame
He and his wife lived in Springfield at 724 West Washington, with McGinnity spending his time between here and Decatur from 1894 to 1897. (Joe also lived in Springfield about a year as a kid.) He worked as a coal miner and bartender, and for a while co-owned a saloon on Sixth Street, Doxsie says.

Pollo preparations with proud pasts
Food writer David Rosengarten remembers “alla francese” preparations as part of his first “ethnic” dining experiences, not least because they were his mother’s favorite “Italian” food. He speculates that the name came about in the 1930s, when Italian food was regarded as lowbrow.

RealCuisine Recipe
Chicken Vesuvio.

RealCuisine Recipe
Chicken francese.

Bridesmaids deliver sweetness and sass
Wiig stars as Annie, a woman with a streak of bad luck of biblical proportions. Her bakery’s gone under, her boyfriend’s dumped her and her car is a deathtrap. Adding insult to injury, her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), is getting married.

A-May-zing music
As I looked for an event to highlight in this week’s column, it was shocking to see the amount of stuff happening. Without even picking a favorite and likely missing something to boot, here is a short but sweet preview of the many music events this merry month of May weekend.

BAND SPOTLIGHT | Mike “Hobo” Coble
A Decatur native who traveled the country singing songs and meeting folks for years, the trusty troubadour stayed in Austin, Texas, for a spell and spent time in New Orleans before landing in Springfield.

PUB CRAWL
Dates, times and locations are subject to change, so we suggest calling before attending an event..

PUB CRAWL
Find more details and gigs in our online calendar at www.illinoistimes.com.

ART | Cultural cavalcade
On one of the most popular weekends in the capital city of Springfield, the Old State Capitol lawn and adjoining streets and sidewalks transform into an outdoor art gallery. With more than 150 exhibitors from around the country, including 30 new ones, you can view and buy anything and everything handmade from jewelry to lawn ornaments.

THE CALENDAR
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes, so we suggest calling before attending the event..

THE CALENDAR
Mornings at Seven May 20-22, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Centre presents comedic play about a family of four sisters and their husbands. $12-$15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

FESTIVAL | LGBTQ LOL
Sunday, May 22, Springfield Pride celebrates diversity on Capitol Avenue, between Fifth and Sixth streets. The lineup of music includes: Headliners Ella Riot (pictured), a Michigan band playing pop, funk, rock and techno; Ben Bedford; Josie Lowder; Springfield Men’s Chorus; American Idol contestant Christan Barnes and Carla Sloan.

THE CALENDAR
Third Thursday Art Show May 19, 5pm-12am, Art exhibit and sale by over 40 local artists. Food, dozen musicians performing, face painting, Polaroid booth. All ages welcome. Free. Cafe Andiamo, 204 S. Sixth St, 217-523-3262.

THE CALENDAR
Wednesday Morning Pickup Party May 25, Jun 01, 9-10am, Weather permitting every Wednesday, help clear trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Bring gloves. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.

FESTIVAL | Square roots
Jacksonville has a new square! Citizens and guests join together May 21-22 in a huge celebration to mark the restoration of the new downtown area. A parade begins at 10 a.m. and an opening ceremony starts at 1:30 p.m. There’s so much to do you need to check out the website at www.

THE CALENDAR
Farmers Market Vendors Sought May 19-20, 23-27, 30, Pleasant Plains Historical Society considering market on Tuesdays from mid June through Aug. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fresh produce, sold per piece, no vendor charge. clayville2009@yahoo.com.

CHILDREN | Park place
The Springfield Park District presents a free day of activities and recreation for families on Saturday, May 21, at beautiful Lincoln Park. Summer Jamboree includes face painting, zoo animals, exhibits, inflatable play area, zumba demonstrations, golf putting green, prizes, giveaways and more.

PUBLIC NOTICES
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEV- ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. CARY L. MARTIN, Defendant.

NEWS QUIRKS
Matthew Dale Hudleston, 33, handed a bank teller in Foley, Ala., a note announcing, “I have a gun,” and detailing his demands. He left with $9,945 but returned awhile later for his holdup note, which he’d left behind.

THE ADVICE GODDESS
Women always insist they’re looking for a “nice guy,” but they waste no time running past one to get to a jerk/bad boy. It really seems they’re drawn to guys who treat them badly. My most egotistical friends score with women like crazy, and I’m a nice guy who’s alone.