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Illinois Times@ILTimes16 Oct 2023
Marijuana money mistakes documented in audit of new Springfield program funded with cannabis sales tax revenue illinoistimes.com/news-opini… via @ILTimes #twill

Marijuana money mistakes

Audit of new city grant program finds many inconsistencies

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Illinois Times@ILTimes7 Dec 2023
Springfield District 186 report card was a "gut punch" illinoistimes.com/news-opini… via @ILTimes #twill @DeanOlsenIT @ShiaKapos

District 186 report card was a "gut punch"

District isn't happy about the overall report. There is progress in some areas. It's a place to start.

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Illinois Times@ILTimes7 Dec 2023
Empowering the east side of Springfield through state grant funds for crime prevention programs illinoistimes.com/news-opini… via @ILTimes #twill

Empowering the east side

City awards grants to three organizations serving youth

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Illinois Times@ILTimes7 Dec 2023
Police pay to increase in Springfield illinoistimes.com/news-opini… via @ILTimes

Police pay to increase

Union officers and command staff to receive raises, bonuses

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Check out my column this week, which features the man behind @Nomads4Pritzker:
Horse Nomad (Chicago-style) ⚔️
@Nomads4Pritzker14 Sep 2023
The Pantagraph wrote up on our ongoing project to spread Illinois to the rest of the country. Glory to the Khan! pantagraph.com/news/state-re…

Meet the man behind 'Nomadic Warriors for Pritzker' Twitter account

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has generated organic appeal with a subset of left-leaning, very online voters. It's led to the creation of viral accounts like Trip Venturella's "Nomadic Warriors for Pritzker."

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Dean Olsen@DeanOlsenIT14 Sep 2023
St. Patrick's in Springfield wants tax credits from state's Invest In Kids program to continue illinoistimes.com/news-opini… via @ILTimes #twill @EmpowerIllinois @ILSenateGOP
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Jerry Nowicki@NowickiPress16 Jun 2023
Finally had some time to go through my photos from the Capitol construction tour. Here's a photo tour and story with pictures and information about construction progress.
Capitol News Illinois@CapitolNewsIL16 Jun 2023
Statehouse reporters were given a behind-the-scenes tour of Capitol construction this week. Here is Capitol News Illinois' photo tour: capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS…
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AAN Publishers@AltWeeklies15 Jun 2023
The former site of a race riot in Springfield, Illinois is now eligible for inclusion in the National Park Service, highlighting its historical significance and potential for preservation and education. AAN member @ILTimes has more at bit.ly/3JbvcJe.
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Dean Olsen@DeanOlsenIT7 Apr 2023
Protecting children -- Springfield community theater groups grapple with aftermath of longtime volunteer facing child pornography possession charges illinoistimes.com/springfiel… via @ILTimes #twill
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Dean Olsen@DeanOlsenIT13 Apr 2023
Woman with disabilities criticizes Springfield IL @broadstep1 group home for bad care illinoistimes.com/springfiel… via @ILTimes #twill @ARCIllinois @IARF
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Dean Olsen@DeanOlsenIT5 Aug 2022
Sangamon County judge rules Pritzker executive order invalid; county sheriffs keep pushing to reduce treatment delays for mentally ill jail inmates illinoistimes.com/springfiel… via @ILTimes #twill
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Dean Olsen@DeanOlsenIT5 Aug 2022
Heartland Greenway CO2 pipeline opponent in Glenarm, Illinois, outlines her concerns about the proposed project, not being considered by the Illinois Commerce commission youtu.be/emWbVSDtdMI via @YouTube @ILTimes #twill

CO2 pipeline opponent in Glenarm outlines concerns

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Armadillos are on the move! The specimen will be added to the ISM collections. ow.ly/pxJn50GfhlD @mermander @ILTimes #armadillos #climatechange
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Micah Walk@micahwalk8 Sep 2021
Thanks @ILTimes for premiering my new song "Shades of Blue" produced by @SadlerVaden - out Friday but hear it here first! #americana #americanamusic #folk #folkmusic #country #countrymusic #acoustic #singersongwriter #guitar #rockmusic #rocknroll illinoistimes.com/springfiel…
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@MsOtwell attended our recent event with musician/activist @SimonTheTam and shared some thoughts on the presentation and on Asian American History. illinoistimes.com/springfiel…
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NEW: The @ILAttyGeneral office is spending more than $2.5M to restore its computer system after a ransomware attack in April. In his first in-depth interview, AG Kwame Raoul said he’s unable to predict when the office will return to normal. #ILAGHack bettergov.org/news/no-ransom…
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Route History in Springfield reopens today. Check out this @ILTimes article for more info: illinoistimes.com/springfiel…
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"We need to walk with people where they are, and put the best possible systems in place to help them take the next steps." - Josh Sabo, Heartland Continuum of Care Learn how @BuiltforZero Springfield, IL aims to end homelessness in this @ILTimes story: illinoistimes.com/springfiel…
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Mary Hansen@maryfhansen21 Jun 2021
Police are often the ones to respond to those in mental health crisis, but their options are limited: take the person to jail or the emergency room. @MsOtwell and I looked at efforts in Springfield and beyond to build a new crisis response system. nprillinois.org/2021-06-16/c…

Crisis Care Beyond Cops: Illinois Envisions A New Way Of Responding To Those In Mental Distress

During a pandemic that led many to grapple with grief, distress and isolation – and civil rights uprising against police brutality and systemic racism – a lack of support for those suffering from...

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"Everyone who's in prison, they're alive ... they're real people, with real roles and real relationships." - LT LaSheda Brooks. LaSheda's dad, Antonio House, received life without parole when he was just 19. Read more from Madison Angell @ILTimes #Twill bit.ly/3voucbA
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