4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (265+ words) Springfield-based Solomon Colors produces granular pigments and is a leader in the decorative concrete market. Rich Solomon’s grandfather founded the company in 1927. Having worked in a coal mine, he had the inventive idea to transform mining byproducts into vibrant pigments…...

2+ week, 19+ hour ago   (415+ words) Illinois will receive up to $768 million from a multi-state $17.1 billion settlement with social media giant Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — the culmination of a three-year legal battle brought by state attorneys general. “This is a monumental victory…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (562+ words) Job seekers navigated through rows of prospective employers stationed at tables with pamphlets, listings of job openings and candy at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Job Fair. Kenneth Nwume took a pause near the entrance of the fair…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (455+ words) Local Journalism and Civic Engagement The organization’s transition is already taking shape. Kate McKenzie joined Local Journalism Matters as its first CEO in April, and Illinois Times announced Aug. 11 that Maria Gardner Lara has joined the newsroom as a full-time…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (412+ words) The horiatiki – meaning “village salad” – stands as a tribute to the elegance of simple cooking. Well before securing its position as a staple across traditional Greek tavernas and Greek-American diners, this rustic creation was believed to have grown out of…...