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Abortion bill could see movement at Statehouse
The sponsor of a bill that would replace Illinois' current abortion law with language that is less restrictive said Wedn…
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Pritzker defends tax increases for capital bill
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday defended his proposed tax increases to pay for a capital bill against critics who said they…
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Illinois State Fair reduces Sunday-Thursday admission prices
The Illinois State Fair will reduce the Sunday-through-Thursday price of admission for adults for the 2019 event.The cos…
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Springfield casino resolution sent back to committee
After a brief discussion, a resolution asking the Illinois General Assembly to include a casino license for Springfield …
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Despite pending recount, Simpson to be sworn in as Ward 2 alderwoman
Despite a full recount forthcoming, Ward 2 Ald.-elect Gail Simpson - who defeated Shawn Gregory by just one vote in the …
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What to do when the dog has worn the floor down to fresh wood
Q: My dog is wearing off the finish on my solid hardwood floor. The flooring was installed in the 1920s and was sanded once and stained more than 20 years ago. It remains in good shape except for spots where the finish has been worn off...
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31-foot Abe Lincoln sculpture arrives in Springfield Wednesday
A 31-foot-tall statue of Abraham Lincoln will join the landscape of downtown Springfield on Wednesday.The 19-ton painted…
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Illinois Senate to consider banning smoking in cars containing kids
Smokers could get tickets for lighting up in a car with minors under a bill sent to the full Illinois Senate Tuesday.Hou…
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Cardinals' Tuesday night game vs. Royals postponed
ST. LOUIS - Tuesday night's interleague game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium has…
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11 new officers join Springfield Police Department
Eleven new police officers join Springfield's force during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday.They were hired Jan. 28 and …
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FBI honors The Outlet with leadership award
Earlier this month, Michael Phelon, the founder of The Outlet in Springfield, was at FBI Headquarters.On business.Phelon…
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Langfelder seeks emergency passage of casino resolution
Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder wants the Springfield City Council to pass an emergency resolution asking the Illinois …
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Committee sends tax amendment to Illinois House floor
On a party line vote, a House committee Monday sent the constitutional amendment to bring a graduated state income tax t…
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Fact check: Pritzker's latest tax claim falls flat
Editor's note: This is the latest in a periodic feature intended to verify the truthfulness of statements made by Illino…
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Jake Jurgens brings in runs for Chatham Glenwood baseball team
Jake Jurgens doesn't hesitate when asked the No. 1 redeeming quality of the Chatham Glenwood High School baseball team o…
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BoDeans, Smithereens to headline new downtown music festival
Springfield's newest downtown music festival packs a powerful lineup.The BoDeans will headline Abe Fest on July 19. The …
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