... See photos from the event here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois/ It was a very popular event and they ran out of lights at the West side...
Now that a Taco Bell has opened, some folks are wondering what will happen to the rest of the former Taco Bell restaurants in town, and will Fannie May ever...
Today's SJ-R asked their readers: What items have you had a hard time finding in local supermarkets? To enter the SJ-R's contest/comment feature, call The...
Yes this is bad news for Jacksonville, as I live in the city and know many of the people that will be losing there jobs. The mayor and others have indicated...
This article has been getting passed around in many central Illinoisan's email lately. Firecracker fries fanny at fair Washington Times - Washington,DC,USA ...
Baseball fan Rod Blagojevich is featured in the new issue of The Sporting News, penning the "My Turn'' column in the May 17 edition. Sample: ..."But, hey, I'm...
Hi! I am trying to start a playgroup for my daughter (3), for weekly playdates at the local zoo, playground, library, bookstore. McDonalds, etc. It would be...
Today's SJR had a handy booklet section listing upcoming events for this summer in Central Illinois. I recommend saving this section as a useful resource....
I'm looking for either an established group of sci-fi / fantasy writers or individuals to start a group in Central Illinois. I am in Sprigfield and am working...
How did you do after the storm? Any damage to your home or other property? Hope everyone is fine. SJ-R articles regarding the storm... After the storm ...
Springfield in the news.. Governor plans for shutdown Agencies complain of pressure to back budget By Christi Parsons and Molly Parker, Tribune staff...
Are you an Insight cable tv subscriber? I'm curious what Insight is doing regarding the TechTV merger with the G4 network. Since Insight offered both...
Sorry 'bout the blank email. Hit the wrong key. Anyway, tonight is smoke free dining at participating restaurants. According to an ad in today's SJ-R, the...
The Lincoln Library will be hosting their annual book sale this weekend. Here is a quote from their website: Summer Book Sale -- Thank You! This year's Summer...
Contemporary Christian musician Mark Schultz to perform at Bagelfest in Mattoon, IL. By HERB MEEKER, Staff Writer MATTOON -- A master storyteller is coming...
I ran across this website which shares photographs and descriptions regarding mammals, reptiles, butterflies, birds and trees that we're likely to find here in...
[This note was originally posted from from email list's website. After being told that the long url's were not clickable, but that the website was quite...
An article for those of us who miss the "lil Sears" that was closed in Springfield last year. Hopefully Sears will open an outlet store here. Sears to add 30...
Here's link that shows pics of some of the damage that we suffered here in Jacksonville. http://jacksonvilletg.org/Storm/ May 24th. Natuaraly, most of the...
Which little Sears closed last year? I heard Home Depot won't come to Springfield. Someone told me it was because of our rules on signs being only a certain ...
Friday June 25th is "Take your dog to work day". I will be taking my dog Wolfgang, aka "Gospel Dog" to work with me selling cars at Royal Oaks Nissan. Stop...
The Sears repair center / outlet store that was near the Highland railroad crossing was closed last year. That Highland railroad crossing was also closed...
... my dog Wolfgang, aka "Gospel Dog" to work with me selling cars at Royal Oaks Nissan. Stop in and hear him say "Hello" to you. ... You're right! It is...
Oh o.k. I just couldn't remember another Sears or when it closed. I remember that one now. Don't they have Home Depot in Bloomington or Champaign? I know...
http://www.homedepot.com has a store finder feature. I typed in a Spfld zip code and received this list for nearby stores: Peoria,IL 5026 W Holiday Drive ...
Hey, I wonder if the folks at TV 20 went car shopping today??? Tune in at 10pm to find out. http://www.wics.com ... my dog Wolfgang, aka "Gospel Dog" to work...
I was sad to see that Jack Connors was leaving WICS. I liked him. The corporate tactics of the Sinclair Broadcast Group after deregulation of the air waves. ...