ReGeneration

Bill Crook, known for his pen-and-ink drawings, received the "Good Neighbor - Individual" award at the ICON annual dinner this week, acknowledging his many artistic contributions to the community.

He and his wife, Wendy Allen, will hold a holiday art open house from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, at their home at 1821 Cherry Road. Bill will have 2026 calendars for sale, along with prints of the 50th anniversary cover he did for Illinois Times.

Enjoy a free, guided tour of the historic Ursuline Campus - a treasured Springfield landmark featuring three iconic buildings rich in history and architecture - at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Each structure is in a unique state of restoration, preservation and adaptive reuse, offering a rare glimpse into the past and the exciting future of this beloved campus.

Residents of Sangamon Towers are speaking out about health and safety concerns, with some claiming that management has done little to protect them or address ongoing issues:

Seniors struggle at Sangamon Towers - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture Early on a Friday morning in late August, a group of Springfield seniors sat around a table outside Sangamon Towers, the apartment building they call home. It was a cool morning, out of the norm for the month’s heavy heat, and some wore light jackets.  “Everybody in this building should be able...

Experience the voices of Illinois’ greatest poets brought to life on stage. "The Sangamon River Poets: Masters, Lindsay, and Sandburg," a play by Dennis Camp, returns to the stage 44 years after its world premiere at the Sangamon Auditorium.

See it Nov. 8-9 at the New Salem Visitors Center. Purchase tickets here:

Sangamon River Poets Poetry of The Sangamon Date & Time: Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 7:00 PM Sunday, November 9, 2025 – 3:00 PM Location: New Salem Visitors Center – Indoor Theater 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, IL Event Summary: Experience the voices of Illinois’ greatest poets brought to life on stage. Th...