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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

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

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

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