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Sunshine on Sangamon County
Politics and corruption are two words that are all too often found together, especially in Illinois. While we have laws meant to protect whistleblowers who point out legitimate problems, most remain fearful for their jobs if they were to shine a light on a dark corner.
Lane changes
It isn’t quite ISIS crossing the Mexican border, but from the way that some people reacted to it, you’d have thought that the arrival of bicyclists on Second Street threatened our American Way of Life. Which it did, if the American Way of Life means not being late to the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival.
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Dumb and dumber: Political fearmongers
For example, in his current re-run for the GOP presidential nomination, the “Oops” governor has repositioned himself as an expert on border security. As such, he milked a lot of political PR out of this summer’s surge of migrant children crossing our southern border illegally.
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LETTERS
That way, housekeepers wouldn’t have to depend on guests who may forget to fill the envelopes, not have the necessary cash on them, don’t believe in tipping housekeepers, etc. If this were done, housekeepers would come closer to earning a decent wage at no extra cost to Marriott, and relatively little extra cost to hotel guests.
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Union shells out big bucks to defeat Rauner
After all, the union’s president, Jim Sweeney, was out in front of the push to beat Bruce Rauner during the Republican primary. After a stormy meeting with Rauner, who is running on a pledge to allow local areas to opt-in to “right to work” laws, Sweeney demanded that organized labor stop the candidate in his tracks.
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Peace for Israel and Palestine?
Carter, who served as president from 1977 to 1981, was invited to Illinois College in Jacksonville by wealthy businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor, a citizen of the United Arab Emirates and a benefactor of Illinois College. Besides his extensive business dealings, Al Habtoor is known for his vocal support of human rights.
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APL ROADSHOW
What does $56,000 buy? If you’re a dog or cat in need of a home, a 30-foot long trailer with air conditioning for when it’s hot outside, heat for when it’s cold, a generator to keep the power going and room for as many as 25 homeless critters to go...
HISTORIC HOUSE ENDANGERED
Just across Fourth Street from the Executive Mansion, in the shadow of the Mansion View Hotel, sits a small, unassuming house that has seen better days. It’s known as the Condell House, and it’s one of the oldest remaining houses in Springfi eld.
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Rallying the troops
“Anybody can come by and march with us,” said Dean Olsen, medical reporter and chairman of the Springfield unit of the United Media Guild. “We’re going to be carrying posters and chanting. If people can’t march with us, we’re asking that they drive by and honk.
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A pittie-ful situation
Some see the breed as the devil incarnate, out to ravage men, women and children, not to mention other dogs, with vise-like jaws, lots of teeth and a hair-trigger temperament that has earned it a reputation as the fiercest canine on the planet.
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Project censored
As humanity continues to fill the atmosphere with harmful gases, the planet is becoming less hospitable to life as we know it. The vast oceans absorb much of the carbon dioxide we have produced, from the industrial revolution through the rise of global capitalism.
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The angel of death
The citizens of 19 th century Springfield may not have faced the threat of ebola or known what an enterovirus is, but they were no strangers to deadly outbreaks of infectious diseases. In a populous area with poor sanitation, like Springfield was, diseases such as cholera, smallpox and influenza spread quickly, often with dire consequences.
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John Wick: A bloody, cathartic ride
John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is a man who’s come to understand how to keep his feelings in check. This proved vital in his past life as an assassin, as it was necessary he remained cool under pressure, while no small amount of personal tragedy which would crush a less-disciplined man has befallen him.
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BAND SPOTLIGHT | Charlie Parr
Often musicians who emulate a sound from the past are destined to succumb to the public perception of revivalist or tribute artist, but Charlie Parr consistently rises above such notions while proudly and succinctly performing on the perch of his musical roots.
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Brewhaus celebration
There’s something about approaching late October that I always look forward to experiencing. It’s the smell of the cooling air, the feel of warming sunshine, leaves turning and falling in swirls and oh, yes … my birthday. I’ve always felt lucky to have my entrance into the world fall into a favorite seasonal time of the year.
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THE CALENDAR
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes, so we suggest calling before attending events..
ARTS | Celebrity choreography
Springfield celebrities will pair with local dancers to razzle and dazzle guests in the Hilton’s Grand Ballroom on Saturday, Nov. 8, during the Prairie Art Alliance’s annual Dancing with the Starz competition. This popular fundraiser, now in its ninth year, is loosely based on the hit television show by a similar name.
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HOLIDAY | Farmers market fun
The Old Capitol Farmers Market wraps up the 2014 season with a special Halloween-themed bash this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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HISTORY | Not your average fall festival
For most of us in the 21 st century, fall is synonymous with fun. It’s a time for parties, pumpkin carving, corn mazes, costume contests, apple cider, trick-or-treating, haunted houses and more. However, in Lincoln’s 1830s New Salem, fall meant it was time for pioneers to prepare harvest and homestead for the long, cold months ahead.
