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- Address: 1240 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703
- Phone: (217) 753-2226
More by R. L. Nave
Springfield's Teenagers Say There was Nothing to Do Here Until Rico Came Alongnew
Rico Perkins saw the need for a safe place in for teenagers to blow off steam. A few years ago the self-described former nerd cut his hair, danced his way to hippest-kid-in-school status, and threw a party for his friends. Since that first success Rico has become one of the most popular promoters for Springfield's under-21 crowd in memory.
Illinois Times |
R. L. Nave |
07-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney Poised to Capture Green Party Nominationnew
Here's the skinny on McKinney: No issue is too uncomfortable, no viewpoint too controversial.
Illinois Times |
R. L. Nave |
07-14-2008 |
Politics
Is Illinois Too 'Purple' To Be Green?new
In the 2006 general election, the state Greens will run a full slate for the
first time.
Illinois Times |
R. L. Nave |
01-03-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect, Illinois green party
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Inside Springfield’s First Medical Pot Shopnew
We toured one of the state's first medical marijuana dispensaries, slated to open soon. Can this industry survive in the face of strict regulations?
Illinois Times |
Brittany Hilderbrand and Patrick Yeagle |
02-03-2016 |
Drugs
In Illinois Prisons, Getting Sick Can be a Death Sentencenew
Health care in Illinois prisons is so poor that it constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, a court-appointed panel of experts has found.
Illinois Times |
Bruce Rushton |
06-25-2015 |
Health
Battling Rape On Campusnew
Compassionate response to victims gives them confidence to report.
Illinois Times |
Patrick Yeagle |
05-08-2015 |
Crime & Justice
Cops On Drugs? No Problemnew
A cop under fire for illegal steroid use keeps his job after ratting out the rest of the department, including the police chief. Other officers kept their jobs after drunk driving, spousal abuse, prostitution, falsifying federal gun records and more.
Illinois Times |
Bruce Rushton |
05-08-2015 |
Crime & Justice
Illinois Innocence Project Frees Wrongly Convicted Mannew
The gruesome rape and murder of 15-year-old Kristina Hickey in 1984 put Christopher Abernathy behind bars for nearly 30 years. Just one problem: he didn't do it.
Illinois Times |
Patrick Yeagle |
02-20-2015 |
Crime & Justice
