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Gun dealer licensing veto override vote could happen today
Lacking the necessary votes Tuesday, an attempt to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of a gun dealer licensing bill in t…
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CWLP works out water agreement with Pawnee natural gas plant
Springfield aldermen moved forward an ordinance Tuesday that will solidify a water agreement between City Water, Light a…
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Former Walgreens patient dissatisfied with company's response to opioid theft
The ongoing prosecution of a former Walgreens pharmacy worker for the alleged theft of thousands of opioid pain pills ha…
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Senate OKs bill to nearly double home care workers' pay
Illinois senators narrowly approved a bill Tuesday to nearly double wages paid to home care workers in the state's Commu…
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Google aims at Illinois' privacy law after Facebook lobbying failed
Alphabet Inc. is pushing efforts to roll back Illinois biometric privacy law - recognized as the most rigorous consumer …
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Kidzeum nears opening day as work, fundraising continue
As the Kidzeum of Health and Science gets closer to its opening day, organizers of the downtown venue are continuing the…
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John Hambelton hired as Pleasant Plains head football coach
PLEASANT PLAINS - Given the conclusion of his last head coaching experience, no one could blame John Hambelton if he hes…
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Search continues for missing kayaker in Sangamon River
The father of a missing Springfield kayaker said he's grateful that so many people are helping in the search for his son…
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Illinois' late fees skyrocket over past 3 years
Illinois has racked up more in late-payment fees in less than three years than it did in the previous 18 years combined,…
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Michael Madigan wins re-election as Democratic Party leader
House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, was re-elected chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois Monday, and said m…
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Drone races bring fans from region to Springfield
The six racing drones resembled a swarm of angry bees Sunday as they bobbed and weaved their way through the first turn …
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Springfield author/firefighter Danual Berkley to release children's book
Danual Berkley, 31, grew up in Jacksonville, never seeing children's books about black families.The father of two sons -…
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Fire destroys detached garage in Springfield
Black smoke could be seen as far away as Chatham Road on Sunday after fire broke out in a detached garage near Clear Lak…
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Statehouse bills would increase drivers' awareness of bike safety
Two bills aimed at making the road safer for cyclists are moving forward in the Illinois General Assembly.
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Proposal would let more voters try to cut property taxes
As legislation to freeze property taxes remains stalled in the state legislature, some Republican senators are suggestin…
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