Letter: Can America continue under a “divided house?”

Our Gospel reading on a recent Sunday was taken from Mark 3:20-35. What got me thinking were versus 24 and 25. “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.”

On June 16, 1858, more than 1,000 delegates met in Springfield, Illinois, for the Republican State Convention. At 5 p.m., they chose Abraham Lincoln as their candidate for the U.S. Senate, running against Democrat Stephen A. Douglas.

The content of Lincoln’s ... Read more

Juneteenth in Springfield: Parade, talent show, music series

Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the day the news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people via federal troops in Galveston Bay, Texas, in 1865, is coming up on June 19.

But Springfield will start the celebrat ... Read more

Illinois’ spring turkey hunters harvest record number of w

For Immediate Release – Friday, May 31, 2024

Illinois’ spring turkey hunters harvest record number of wild turkeys

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois hunters harvested a preliminary statewide record total of 17,208 wild turkeys du ... Read more

Illinois’ 5 Most Iconic Foods All Visitors Must Try

Every state has some food for which they're well-known. Welcome to Illinois, where we have several legendary foods. When you visit the Land of Lincoln, these are the state's most iconic foods you must try.

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IL diocese launches Great Books trade associates degree program

CV NEWS FEED // The Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, has announced the launch of San Damiano College for the Trades, a Catholic associate’s degree program where students will study the Great Books while mastering their chosen trade.

The unique three-year program plans to welcome its first class in the fall of 2025, pending approval to operate from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). If all goes according to plan, the College will be located on the grounds of two former Catholic schools, Springfield Junior College and ... Read more

Illinois bowler reaches 50 consecutive appearances at Open C

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John Jerome of Springfield, Illinois, celebrated 50 consecutive years of participation at theduring his trip to Las Vegas at the South Point Bowling Plaza.The 68-year-old was escorted to the lanes by his wife, Judy, to rece ... Read more

2024 New Jersey International Film Festival Winners Announce

originally published: 06/10/2024







The Competition component of the 2024 New Jersey International Film Festival has just concluded! Here below are the Award Winning films and the Festival Direct ... Read more

Is the economy growing in the Springfield area? One new repo

Gross Domestic Product is often used as an indicator of the health of a community's economy. If that's the case, Springfield is feeling a summer flush according to a new report.

SmartAsset, a financial technology company which connects a ... Read more