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Gettysburg Address goes on display at presidential museum
To celebrate the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's most famous speech, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum will displ…
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Area colleges: Harper sparks UIS to win
WARRENSBURG, Missouri - Chatham Glenwood High School graduate Cole Harper scored only two field goals but sank a layup …
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A La Carte: Wonderful Waffle opens on MacArthur Blvd.
THE WONDERFUL WAFFLE CO. - a popular refueling stop for White Oaks Mall's holiday shoppers last year - has opened in its…
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Pritzker won't take annual state salary
CHICAGO - Billionaire Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker, who pumped a record $171.5 million of his personal fortune into his winn…
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Seven area players named to all-state football teams
Seven players from The State Journal-Register area have been named to the Illinois High School Football Coaches Associat…
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For a truly happy holiday season, now is the time to take stock of your kitchen
Now that Halloween is over, the holiday season is truly right around the corner. Before the mayhem begins, set aside some time to take stock of your pantry, refrigerator and freezer to ensure you have all the essentials on hand, for day-to-day...
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Semi-tough: Carlinville tackles another high-powered 3A foe in Monticello
Carlinville High School is accustomed to having a superior arsenal over its football opponents this season. But the Cava…
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Judge denies request to reduce Adam Lopez's bond
A Sangamon County judge Thursday denied a request to reduce the bond of District 186 school board vice president Adam Lo…
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Alleged Springfield Dairy Queen robber knocked out by a punch
A Springfield man who allegedly tried to rob the Dairy Queen on North Grand Avenue Wednesday night got more than he barg…
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Illinois lawmakers call for audit of Lincoln foundation
Two Republican lawmakers want an audit conducted on finances of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Foundation.Sen. Jason B…
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November becomes snowiest one in Springfield history
After 5.3 inches of snow fell in Springfield by Thursday afternoon, this November has become the snowiest one on record …
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School closings for Thursday: Springfield, Chatham, others
The snow has shut down many schools. Here's a list. If you have a closing to report, please send it to weather@sj-r.com.…
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Building blocks: Hasler, UIS make postseason debut in regional
Alyssa Hasler hardly expected to have this many blocks at University of Illinois Springfield."I remember coming in sayin…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Zahorik seeks to continue building blue wave
KRISTINA ZAHORIK, the new president of the Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association, hopes to extend her party's g…
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City of Springfield declares snow emergency
In anticipation for Thursday's snow storm that could drop around 4 inches on Springfield, the city has declared a snow e…
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Illinois Senate reverses veto on tobacco sales to minors
Illinois senators mustered just enough votes Wednesday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of a bill that raises the ag…
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