Fall Guide | Thursday, August 30,2012

Oddball Illinois

Ticket to fantastic and eccentric

Oddball Illinois: A Guide to 450 Really Strange Places, by Jerome Pohlen, is your ticket to the fantastic and eccentric in the land of Lincoln. The book offers interesting information about unusual pe

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 30,2012

Let’s go to a show

Fall is theater season in central Illinois

By Cory Blissett

As summer comes to a close, the overwhelming heat and touristy jaunts are becoming distant memories. The sunscreen is being packed away, and you’ve enjoyed yet another summer of stimulating acti

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 30,2012

Autumn means music in central Illinois

By Patrick Yeagle

Summer may be drawing to a close, but the music scene in central Illinois is as vibrant as ever. From cutting-edge electronica to old-time a capella, Springfield and other central Illinois cities offe

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 30,2012

Fun at fall festivals

By Jolonda Young

As the hot, hazy days of summer are replaced by crisp breezes and bursts of color, area residents can enjoy all that fall has to offer at area festivals.August“Women Who Made History” is t

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 30,2012

Eight fun things to do

By Bruce Rushton

It barely snowed last winter. It barely rained this summer. And who knows what fall will bring?Flexibility is key when it comes to autumn in central Illinois. The perfect picnic plan could be scuttled

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 30,2012

Apples, pumpkins and more fall produce

By Cindy Ladage

Fall sings with color. Besides the glorious riot of the leaves there are the deep reds of the apples, the golden orange of the pumpkins and the muted shades of squash. Fall is all about texture, taste

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 30,2012

Quad Cities, a great place to go

By Cindy Ladage

With the heat of summer in the rear view mirror, it is time for a fall adventure. Head to the Quad Cities along the big Ole Mississippi. There is a lot to do in the Quad Cities and on the way there an

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 25,2011

Big old tractors come to Rantoul

By Cindy Ladage

While many are gearing up for the Decatur Farm Progress Show Aug. 30-Sept. 1, lovers of old iron are bent on heading to the former Chanute Air Force Base to see machines built 50 years ago work the so

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 25,2011

Fall classical fare

By IT Staff

As autumn sets in, Springfield audiences can rest assured the rich repertoire of local and regional musicians will temper the cooling weather. From Labor Day pops concerts (think baseball) to Christma

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 25,2011

A fall full of music

By IT Staff

Rock, pop, Christian and jazz are among the musical offerings in central Illinois this fall. There’s something for everybody, so plan ahead, then get out and enjoy the music.Sangamon AuditoriumS