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Big game of catch attracts 1,000 to help infant with rare genetic disorder
PLEASANT PLAINS - Kris Ragle said she was hoping to put Pleasant Plains and Springfield on the Guinness World Record map…
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On Jayson Werth night, former outfielder reminds Nationals of better days
WASHINGTON - On a dreary day, in the midst of a long and draining weekend, in the midst of a long and draining season, a…
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Vietnam veterans photo project completes Sangamon County search
A group that is trying to find a picture of every U.S. service member killed in Vietnam can cross Sangamon County off it…
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Springfield schools gearing up to sell sales tax increase to voters
Under the circumstances, District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill is proud of how well the district has maintained its …
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Region gets its share of rain from Gordon remnants
It was a washout across central Illinois the past few days as the remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon brought heavy rain a…
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Design for living: Modifications can remove the obstacles to aging in place
Rebecka Snell, 65, says she knew that if she and her husband Vic Labson were to continue living in their 1960s ranch home in Lakewood, Colorado, improvements would have to be made to create a safer and more enjoyable space.
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Local Business Notes: The Cardologist celebrates 30 years in downtown Springfield
When Doug Mayol, 63, hastily opened THE CARDOLOGIST in 1988, it was to fulfill his longstanding desire to open a store h…
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More parents declining Vitamin K shots for newborns, experts say
When Lindsay Fox gave birth to her first baby last week, the Taylorville resident didn't think twice about whether her s…
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Road to success: Rochester volleyball looking to crack into upper echelon of CS8
ROCHESTER - The Rochester High School volleyball team has been buzzing ever since Kallie Sinkus arrived last year.A 2008…
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A La Carte: Joseph's Fine Cuisine opens on Hedley Road
JOSEPH'S FINE CUISINE has opened, bringing chef/co-owner James "JoJo" Solomon back to his fine dining roots."We're an up…
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Glenwood eases past Springfield High for third victory
The Chatham Glenwood High School defense continues to make life difficult on its opponents.Springfield High's only score…
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2018 Illinois State Fair attendance down 8% from 2017
The Illinois State Fair in Springfield saw 369,144 people walk or drive through its gates last month, an 8 percent drop …
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Harvest emergency declared as Illinois farmers begin gathering crops
PEORIA - The harvest emergency announced by Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday is only the second one ever enacted, but its pra…
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Auburn-Williamsville football game moved to Auburn
Friday's Sangamo Conference football game between Auburn and Williamsville high schools has been moved from Williamsvill…
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Glenwood's David Hay, Taylorville's Brandon Odam honored by Bears
Glenwood High football coach David Hay and Taylorville High quarterback Brandon Odam have earned honors from the Chicago…
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