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What's new at IllinoisTimesFree Samuel RosarioFrom a legal perspective, it was the right call, but Rosario looked like a man who had a lot to say. And so I was glad when he called, five days after a jury convicted him of battery and official misconduct for pummeling a mouthy youth. Body cam footage has gone viral. Page 3 - no comments - 730 views Madigan deals with fallout from MapesYou don’t have to read past the first sentence of Tim Mapes’ statement last week to see one of the core problems with the way he ran the Illinois House Democratic operation. Page 4 - no comments - 334 views LETTERSAfter HCFTA’s matinee show on Aug. 25, there was a panel discussion on major themes of the show, the different ways discrimination and racism still are upheld today and the way that theater can be a tool for combating these issues. The panel included main and supporting leads, staff members and Tiffany Saunders, a sociology professor at UIS. Page 5 - no comments - 465 views New head over the deadLangfelder said that Fitch will start work at the cemetery after Labor Day, then become director in the first week of October, when Lelys plans to retire. Langfelder said that marketing the cemetery is a priority, and Fitch’s experience in banking will serve her well. Page 6 - no comments - 423 views Firearms dealers to need a state licenseUnder the proposed new rules, starting Jan. 2, 2020, all licensed and certified gun dealers who maintain an inventory will be required to have electronic security alarms that notify local law enforcement of any unauthorized intrusion into areas where firearms are kept and maintained. Page 6 - no comments - 410 views Thriving or just surviving?Concern surrounding the population decrease in the area was a focal point at a recent Citizens Club of Springfield panel discussion on the results of the 2019 Sangamon County Citizens Survey. Respondents were almost evenly split on whether things are generally headed in the right direction for Sangamon County (52%) or on the wrong track (48%). Page 7 - no comments - 373 views Miles to goIn 2012, she made history in Tennessee by becoming the first woman to win a Grand National Championship race. Sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association, such races are considered the sport’s top echelon. At 28, she’s comfortable in a sport dominated by men and danger. Page 8 - no comments - 494 views THE SPRINGFIELD MILEThis Labor Day weekend, the state fairgrounds will, weather permitting, host the Springfield Mile as well as a makeup race that had been scheduled for Memorial Day but was scratched due to rain. The fun begins Thursday, Aug. 29, with vintage motorcycle racing at the all-purpose arena. Page 9 - no comments - 514 views Preserving the reputations of sexual harassersBy the time officials at the University of Illinois’ flagship campus in Urbana-Champaign found that an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine had engaged in sexual harassment, three women had come forward to raise concerns about his behavior. Page 12 - no comments - 497 views The joyful journeyA number of years ago there was a craze for bracelets with the initials “WWJD” which stands for “What would Jesus do?” Surely this is a worthy question, but the sheer number of those bracelets sold and worn all but ensured that somewhere along the line, some wearer of one of these bracelets might have gotten the answer wrong. Page 16 - no comments - 443 views Memphis is a revelationThe story is simple. Huey Calhoun (played by Casey Cantrall) is a poor semiliterate white country boy who stumbles down the stairs of a Memphis Beale Street club and falls head over heels for both the intoxicating rhythm and blues sound and a young black singer, Felicia (Jasmine French). Page 17 - no comments - 328 views Emergency Preparedness Tips to Help Ensure Pet SafetyWhen it comes to managing pet safety during an emergency, the unpredictable can make the preparation process even more difficult. Regardless of a pet’s size or demeanor, a disaster can take a toll on a pet without proper planning. Keep in mind that all pets are different, particularly when the unexpected occurs. Page 18 - no comments - 370 views Decatur’s Devon AmphitheaterWhen the sky starts to dim and the clock ticks closer to showtime, the nearly 4,000- seat facility quickly comes to life with people, food trucks and whatever entertainment you could think of – whether it be music, like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” or yoga under the moon and stars. Page 19 - no comments - 641 views Celebrate eggplant seasonEggplant is in peak season right now, and will continue to grace the tables at farmers markets until frost. Also know as aubergine, eggplant is low in calories, nutrient-rich, and loaded with fiber and antioxidants. This versatile fruit is widely consumed throughout Asia and the Middle East and comes in a range of colors and shapes. Page 21 - no comments - 510 views Falcon a timely tale of compassionTyler and Zak (Shia LaBeouf and Zack Gottsagen, respectively) are two young men with more than their share of problems. The former has hit hard times since his brother and business partner (Jon Bernthal) was tragically killed. Page 22 - no comments - 551 views Music laborsWelcome to an early bird Labor Day weekend for 2019. Since the first Monday in September is actually the second day of the month this year, the whole shebang is one day away from the earliest possible date it could be. Page 23 - no comments - 481 views BULLETIN BOARD | There is such a thing as a free rideW.E. Sullivan, owner of a bridge construction company in Roodhouse, visited the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, where he marveled at the original Ferris wheel designed by George W. G. Ferris, who also owned a bridge company. Page 28 - no comments - 414 views
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