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Critics: Governor's race shows need for campaign finance reform
This year's Illinois governor's race between uber-wealthy candidates could be the costliest in U.S. history and perfectl…
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Blind UIS graduate opens people's eyes to possibilities
Raven Wilson has had the help of her service dog, Dana, for the four years she's been a student at the University of Ill…
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UCP official's job 'under review' after nursing license discipline, felony charge
A top official at a Springfield social-service agency may have continued to perform nursing duties prohibited by a state…
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A La Carte: Papo's Cafe features family ties
Will Hoecker might have named his newest venture after his grandfathers, but his grandmothers didn't go unrecognized.The…
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Contested race for state GOP chair continues party strife
While the 2018 governor's race may be grabbing most headlines, another heated election - for chairman of the Republican …
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Statehouse Insider: Precariously balanced is better than unbalanced
Once again last week, Gov. BRUCE RAUNER said that he introduced a balanced budget back in February for the consideration…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Gush of news from White House in age of Trump
If it seems like there's a lot of news coming out of President DONALD TRUMP's White House, well, it also seems that way …
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Springfield man charged with murder in 20-year-old's shooting
A Springfield man was charged Thursday with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Matthew Greer-B…
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Volunteers help Land of Lincoln Honor Flights succeed
Since its first flight in 2009, the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight has taken more than 3,800 World War II, Korean and Viet…
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Kyle Krager steps down as SHG boys basketball coach
After two years as the boys basketball coach at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, Kyle Krager is leaving the profession.…
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Springfield Art Association celebrates construction of new Visual Arts Center
More than seven years ago, the Springfield Art Association dreamed of a brand new building to house its ceramics, metalw…
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Under the Dome Podcast: Selling off Lincoln? State budget fight. ERA.
Angie, Doug and Bernie talk about the week that was in Illinois government and politics in this week's episode of Under …
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Missing woman's family shocked her body is found nearby
The family of Theresa 'Teri' Cox didn't think the discovery of her body just two doors down from their own home was how …
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Unique gift shop returns to Springfield as owner embraces life after cancer treatment
An eclectic gift shop that was popular in Springfield 20 years ago has returned, but the biggest gift is the one its own…
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Former Gov. Edgar says budget more 'doable' this year
Former Gov. Jim Edgar predicted Thursday that Illinois lawmakers from both parties would come together to pass a state b…
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