Jon Austin

Arts & Life

Meet The New Springfield Area Arts Council Director

Rachel Otwell

The Springfield Area Arts Council has a new director. Jon Austin is an Illinois native who has led a host of non-profit organizations. He's headed the…
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Rodd Whelpley

SHIFTS AT THE TOPDemocratic Rep. Douglas Scott of Rockford was set to take the oath of office as mayor of that city late last month. Scott planned to…