An ad appearing in today’s SJ-R pictures a “Vote for Pedro” T-shirt that is on sale at the Springfield Famous-Barr, a clear indication that it is no longer hip to wear fashions based on the movie Napoleon Dynamite.
The haute couture world of novelty T-shirts is a contemptible one where hot designs turn cold overnight. […]

It’s common form in the letters-to-the-editor section to include only the name of the letter writer and the city or township from which the missive originated. Occasionally, today for example, additional information will appear under the name. I’m sure there are some standards at work as to why some are allowed to expatiate atop their […]

A seasonal institution in Springfield and the answer to the proverbial question, “Fair parking! Where’s the good parking?” was back in business after a year’s hiatus as Joe’s Parking returned to provide premiere auto accommodations to the discriminating fairgoer.
Working at a parking lot during fair week is a unique experience. There are always many fine […]

UIS is trying to unload a 19th-century farmhouse and get it the hell of its property. They would probably just assume bulldoze the thing, but I’m sure there is something in the school’s mission statement that dictates that they have to go the historic preservation route, at least at first.
The school is willing to donate […]

Yellow is passé. It’s out of style. Nobody cares about yellow anymore. Pshaw!
There was a time, however, when yellow could grab people’s attention. Get them to slow down and take notice.
Slow down. Remember when yellow meant slow down so you wouldn’t have to slam on the brakes when the light turned red? Remember when red […]