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Last month Bob Waldmire made public what he has known for some time – that he has colon cancer and he probably won’t live much longer. Last Sunday, Nov. 22, “Bob’s Last Art Show” was held at his family’s famous Cozy Dog

Illinois Times New issue on stands now! Local artist/Route 66 hero Bob Waldmire's farewell before he heads off on the eternal Mother Road, Illinois' broken budget, the Thomson prison sale and so much more. Pick it up today.

Illinois Times Rescue a pet as a gift to yourself this holiday season. APL is having a special deal on black cats, the Sangamon County Animal Control Center has a number of cats who have very little time left that you can adopt for only $30, and the GPA has greyhounds who've been rendered homeless by the closing of the racing track in Wisconsin.
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Illinois Times Our first two staff health blogs are up, check them out now and take to the comments with your thoughts and stories. If you or your business have been making health resolutions, post them in the comments or email them to pyeagle@illinoistimes.com.
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Tell us the stories of those you’ve loved and lost Celebrating the lives they lived … A special edition of Illinois Times coming December 30th In......

Illinois Times Tis the season to take a pre-emptive strike against getting too jolly. IT's Pat Yeagle is leading the charge from our new health blog. Tune in for staff posts about our own health struggles, and post yours as well!
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Illinois Times Continue to watch our holiday section for more non-profit wish lists. Remember those that aren't lucky enough to have the luxury of cutting out the luxuries to stay afloat in these tough economic times.
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Sparc232 Bruns Ln., 792-2100Sparc’s many programs for developmentally disabled adults do just what their mission entails: improve the quality of their lives. These programs include residential support, suppor,Holiday

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On a cold October night in 1998, a 21-year-old gay college student in Laramie, Wyo., was beaten, tied to a fence post and left to die.Now, more than a decade later, Matthew Shepard’s murder continues to be a source of conflict.,News

Illinois Times New IT on stands now! Kaleb Drew and his service dog, Chewey, and how the court ruled in their favor; Springfield's own poet laureate; Springfield bands together to say no to the Westboro Baptist Church and hate in general; and so much more. Pick it up today!

Illinois Times Kaleb, the Drew family and Chewey - the autistic boy and his service dog who took on his school and won. Tell us your thoughts on this case, and the latest pending service dog case.
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The small crowd that gathers in the parking lot of the Douglas County courthouse defies the November nip of the air and the wild winds that swirl around them. No one notices that the late afternoon sun is sinking slowly from sight or that cars are disappe

Illinois Times Free tonight? Stop by Bennigan's and see IT Publisher Sharon Whalen (among other great local business people) bartending on behalf of the MacArthur Boulevard Business Association! 5pm, at 8th and Adams.

Illinois Times We've lost a lot of great people this year. Help us celebrate their memories. Tell us about the important people you've lost in 2009. Send your stories to remembering@illinoistimes.com.

Illinois Times Check out the weekly wish list section of IT. Each week, we'll highlight a few different local non-profits and share their wish lists, so that you can keep them in mind when doing holiday shopping.
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Lend a hand to these central Illinois organizations this holiday season. Check Illinois Times next week for more local wish lists. Send lists to holidaywishlist@illinoistimes.com ,Holiday

Illinois Times Time for the 2nd Annual Central Illinois Foodbank Concert, featuring The Station! $10 at the door, Friday 11/27.
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Illinois Times Hoogland's money woes. Tell us your thoughts.
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