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Should an American Actor Portray Abraham Lincoln in Spielberg Movie?

Springfield, Illinois is all abuzz today with the news that Daniel Day-Lewis has visited the city to research his recently announced role as Abraham Lincoln in a movie to be directed by Steven Spielberg. He is the second actor to … Continue reading

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Man v Food in Springfield IL Airs Wednesday Oct 7 at 9 pm

Don’t even think about missing the Travel Channel’s Man v. Food episode on Wednesday evening, October 7 at 9 pm central time! Host Adam Richman is on a quest for indulgent Springfield, IL food and will be visiting some of … Continue reading

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Dag Gnat It!

Dag gnat it! Have you noticed the swarm of gnats that have descended upon Springfield, IL in the last couple of weeks? My jogging and bicycling in the magnificent weather has been spoiled by the clouds of gnats I must … Continue reading

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Custom Built Playhouse Raffle Springfield IL

Raffle tickets are currently being sold for a chance to win an adorable custom-built playhouse to be given away to one lucky winner during the Blessed Sacrament Auction on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in Springfield, Illinois. Raffle tickets are $10 … Continue reading

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Heart and The Bangles Illinois State Fair August 22, 2009

The moment Heart hit the stage of the Illinois State Fair on August 22, 2009 with the first few notes of Barracuda, The Bangles faded from memory like a Hazy Shade of Winter. Heart put on an absolutely fantastic and … Continue reading

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Annie made the local newspaper!

My daughter Annie submitted a story for the local newspaper’s kids “weekly writing corner”. She has been watching and waiting, and her short story was published in yesterday’s State Journal Register. She is of course extremely thrilled, as am I … Continue reading

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Horseshoe Scandal in Springfield Illinois!

Oh Springfield, can’t you ever do anything right? The shame and humiliation that now blackens the name of the capitol city of Illinois because of a scandal being revealed with the first ever WORLD HORSESHOE COOK-OFF! (Like politics wasn’t enough.) … Continue reading

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All About Horseshoes In Springfield Illinois

It’s all about horseshoes in Springfield, Illinois this weekend, from the sport of horseshoe pitching to the judging of the best horseshoe sandwich at the World Horseshoe Cook-Off. WORLD winners will be announced right here in Springfield this very weekend. … Continue reading

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Thanks Governor Quinn for Reopening Dana Thomas House

A sincere and heart-felt thanks to Governor Quinn for reopening the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Dana Thomas House in Springfield, Illinois. The Dana Thomas House opens again to the public this Thursday, April 23, 2009 after being forced into closing … Continue reading

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Only The Best For Sting

Sting always works with the very best musicians. Case in point is his upcoming performance with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on May 19, 2009. The musicians performing with Sting for this corporate-sponsored fundraising event were just announced recently, and I … Continue reading

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