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Former SJ-R cartoonist's take on Kavanaugh sparks firestorm
A former State Journal-Register editorial cartoonist says he fears for his life and has told police he has received mult…
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Rauner administration asks for more time on step pay
AFSCME says governor is stalling on issue
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Illinois State Police dedicate park in honor of fallen officers
It was a day of celebration and remembrance for Illinois state troopers and families of fallen officers as the Illinois …
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Pritzker to repay tax breaks after report calls them fraud
Illinois Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday he will repay more than $330,000 in property tax break…
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Manar, McMillan clash at forum for candidates
After trading barbs on social media over the past year, state Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, and challenger Seth McMill…
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HOMES
Healthy home tips for cold and flu season
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Landlord seeks to evict Adam Lopez for not paying office rent
The landlord of Adam Lopez's now-closed Country Financial office in Springfield has sued Lopez in an attempt to evict hi…
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Live at 6:30 p.m.: Illinois House and Senate candidate forum
Join us tonight at 6:30 p.m. as The State Journal-Register hosts a candidate forum featuring three contested state House…
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'Move 200' event encourages regular exercise as part of Illinois Bicentennial
Donna Povse was among about 15 people sweating, smiling and whooping it up to the beat in the bright sun Sunday afternoo…
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Michael Jordan leads list of top Illinois athletes
Michael Jordan, who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles, was voted the top athlete in Illinois history by participan…
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Someone to know: Meet Rachel Otwell
Why you should know herIn 2009, Rachel Otwell, a reporter for NPR/Illinois, spent a month volunteering in Thika, Kenya, …
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Rauner proud of his record on health care; not everyone agrees with him
Medical providers and Democrats may offer mixed reviews, but Gov. Bruce Rauner says health care has been where he has ma…
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Springfield native deals with 'new normal' year after surviving Vegas shooting
For Haley Partridge Haldeman, the "new normal" might just include Indian Runner ducks, a koi pond and a potbellied pig n…
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Local farmers prepare for record crop yields
Helped along by favorable growing conditions, crops are maturing faster than usual, with Illinois farmers expecting reco…
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Report: Elect women, change campaign culture to end abuse
Illinois' political parties can make a leap toward eliminating sexual harassment and bolstering gender equity by electin…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Jesse White says daughter's experience helped form fundraising policy
Democratic Secretary of State JESSE WHITE is proud that he doesn't ask for and won't accept campaign contributions from …
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