A federal judge in East St. Louis has struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second ...

Murphy devastating in year’s best Small Things Though is seems more pressing now than usual, the question regarding adhering ...

The Springfield Area Arts Council and the city of Springfield have announced the winners of the 2024 Mayor’s Awards for the ...

I believe in destiny Addison Lessen Williamsville High School I believe in destiny. Destiny is truly mind-blowing once you think about it. Destiny can ...

I believe in the moon Jessica Letterly Springfield High School I remain fascinated by the moon. I love how the phases represent life on ...

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One night in mid-February, I sat in a church parking lot alone, with a black smudged cross on my forehead. The Ash Wednesday service wrapped up about 30 minutes prior and everyone had left. I thought ...

I believe in soda tabs. Those shiny aluminum openers that sizzle and pop when you open a soda make me believe in love. Love is a concept that most of us do not understand – whether that be how to ...

A group determined to end racial affirmative action programs has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois in hope of ending its scholarship program for minority students who want to become ...

Hurricane Diane opens like an ancient Greek stage play. The perpetual character Diane comes out from the audience entrance in a gold gown and a leaf-made diadem on her head. She walks into the ...