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Photo courtesy pbs.org In 2019 Pacione-Zayas was featured on a PBS program speaking about how the well-being of children reflects a communitys overall well-being. State Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas is on a mission to change the status quo of education in Illinois. "My objective was to be a disrupter," Pacione-Zayas said of her time working for the Il...

“Trees for a changing climate,” presented by Guy Sternberg, is one of the many nature-related programs. • Lab Girl book discussions at many area libraries throughout March and April – Auburn, Chatham, Girard, Rochester, Sherman, Williamsville, in addition to Lincoln Library, LLCC Library, Brookens Library at UIS and Illinois State Library. • Nature-inspired hands-on art projects at the Springfield Art Association and other locations . Mee...

Capitol renovation plan moves forward

Lyle Bennett Lenkart, 56, of Springfield, died at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital. Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Memorial Gathering and Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Butler Funeral Home, Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield. A memorial ceremony will follow at 3 p.m. with the Very Rev. Christopher House officiating. COVID-19 guidelines will be foll...

Quits at request of Biden administration

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The immediate partisan reaction to the governor's reversal on whether legislators should be allowed to be vaccinated during Phase 1B was fairly predictable. "Governor Pritzker...

With so much else going on, Abraham Lincoln seems almost forgotten on his birthday this year. A few brave Republicans are trying to rescue his...

State Sen. Doris Turner In a unanimous vote on Saturday, Feb. 6, Doris Turner of Springfield was chosen by Democratic Party officials to represent state Senate District 48, which includes all or parts of Springfield, Decatur, Taylorville and Litchfield. The seat was vacated by Andy Manar earlier this year. State Sen. Doris Turner is a lifelong resident of the capital city. Her parents were both from Texas. Her mother was a beautic...

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