AltWeeklies Wire
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
Mercury Rising Againnew
An Illinois agency seeks to circumvent Legislature’s ban on vaccines containing thimerosal.
Illinois Times |
R. L. Nave |
01-20-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
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
Naming Names: A New HIV/AIDS Reporting Systemnew
On Jan. 1, Illinois will abandon its practice of reporting HIV cases by code and instead adopt a name-based system like that used by many other states.
Illinois Times |
R. L. Nave |
01-03-2006 |
Science