Where can I get an Illinois Times?

Where can I get an Illinois Times?

Illinois Times is available at more than 500 distribution points throughout Sangamon, Morgan, Christian, Menard and Macoupin counties. It’s circulated to area businesses including grocery stores, pharmacies, gyms, coffee houses, restaurants, college campuses, state offices, gas stations and other retail locations.

Who owns the Illinois Times?

Central Illinois Communications LLC
The newspaper distributes about 28,000 copies at more than 400 locations in the Springfield, Illinois area….Illinois Times.

Type Alternative weekly
Owner(s) Central Illinois Communications LLC
President Fletcher “Bud” Farrar, Jr.
Editor Fletcher “Bud” Farrar, Jr.
Founded 1975

How did Springfield get its name?

Originally named Calhoun for U.S. Senator and Vice President John C. Calhoun, it took its current name, derived from nearby Spring Creek, in 1832. Abraham Lincoln moved to Springfield from New Salem on April 15, 1837, and lived there until he became president in 1861.

Is Bruce Rushton still with Illinois Times?

Bruce Rushton has been terminated from his position as staff writer for Illinois Times due to his behavior and public comments at a June 16 press conference outside the Sangamon County jail. “We do not condone such behavior,” said Fletcher Farrar, editor and owner of the newspaper. “That’s not who we are.

What food is Springfield Illinois known for?

The horseshoe is an open-faced sandwich originating in Springfield, Illinois, United States. It consists of thick-sliced toasted bread (often Texas toast), a hamburger patty or other choice of meat, French fries, and cheese sauce.

Is Springfield IL safe?

Springfield, IL (28th most dangerous city in US): Violent crime rate: 667 per 100,000 people (1,369 total crimes) 1-yr. change in violent crime rate: +14.1%

Is Chicago or Springfield bigger?

For starters, Chicago is by far the biggest city in Illinois, with over 2.7 million residents. Chicago is also one of the more prominent cities in all of America. But Chicago is not the capital of Illinois. That distinction goes to Springfield (no, not that Springfield).

What sandwich is Illinois known for?

Gym Shoe or Jim Shoe is a traditional American sandwich originating from Chicago.

What is in a horseshoe sandwich?

What is the murder rate in Springfield Illinois?

Population: 331,449,281

Murder Robbery
Report Total 21,570 243,600
Rate per 1,000 0.07 0.73

Is downtown Springfield Safe?

And yes it is perfectly safe to walk at night downtown. You should always take care as you would anywhere at night. It is not a high crime area. And other than a few bars that are open in the evening there is not much to do downtown.

How many people are homeless in Springfield Illinois?

According to one study, across the state of Illinois, there are almost 11,000 people homeless on a given night. In Sangamon County and Springfield, there are about 271 people homeless on a given night.

What is the poverty rate of Springfield IL?

The average household income in Springfield is $77,473 with a poverty rate of 18.62%.