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Bernard Schoenburg: Sangamon County Democrats get 'blue wave' funds
The Sangamon County Democratic Party has gotten something tangible from the "blue wave" push to elect Democrats across t…
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Osaka restaurant owner accused of tax evasion
A federal grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday against the owner of Osaka Japanese Restaurant, charging him with …
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Butter Cow makes debut in Illinois State Fair Dairy Building
The Illinois State Fair's famed Butter Cow made its debut Wednesday, a day before the fair opens.For the third straight …
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SJ-R Podcast: Illinois State Fair preview with manager Luke Sailer
Carla Jimenez sits down with State Fair Manager Luke Sailer to talk about what fairgoers can expect for the 2018 Illinoi…
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Luciano: LaHood foe loses OK for event inside Menard courthouse
Menard County just told Junius Rodriguez to take a hike, so he will.The county officially has rescinded permission for t…
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Springfield man arrested after standoff just got out of prison
Springfield police on Wednesday identified the man arrested in connection with Tuesday's six-hour standoff as a 20-year-…
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Man arrested after six-hour standoff with Springfield police
A man was arrested Tuesday evening after being involved in a nearly six-hour standoff with authorities at his apartment …
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Fact Check: Pritzker says Illinois' workforce is the nation's most educated
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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Springfield liquor commission investigates two 3 a.m. bars
At the request of Mayor Jim Langfelder, Springfield's Liquor Control Commission is investigating whether two 3 a.m. bars…
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A yearlong pursuit: Glenwood, Auburn among football teams eager for first game
It was the first day of football practice for high school teams across Illinois Monday.And, at the same time, it wasn't.…
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Bourne, McMillan push for advisory gun control questions in three counties
State Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Raymond, and GOP state Senate candidate Seth McMillan of Taylorville on Monday announced thei…
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Ex-workers sue to get IDOT jobs back
Eight former state workers are suing the Rauner administration, saying they lost their jobs for political reasons.All ei…
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Illinois State Fair traffic pattern changes begin Thursday
The annual traffic pattern change to accommodate Illinois State Fair traffic will go into effect at 5 a.m. Thursday.At t…
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What's new at the Illinois State Fair this year?
While the Illinois State Fair is largely centered around tradition, it also aims to excite fairgoers with new features e…
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'Steady Eddie': Ed Mabie wins first Men's City Tournament at age 65
Mission accomplished for Ed Mabie.The 65-year-old golfer came close to winning the Men's City Tournament many times in t…
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