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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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Heat causes portions of I-55 north of Springfield to buckle
The extreme heat has caused portions of northbound Interstate 55 north of Springfield to buckle.Illinois State Police Sg…
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Three injured in shooting at Springfield KFC
Three employees were hurt in a shooting at Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1111 N. Ninth St.Their injuries are non-life threaten…
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More charges expected in double slayings
Charges could be filed as early as Tuesday afternoon against a 38-year-old Springfield area man arrested in connection w…
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Big Lots wins bid to buy Springfield Toys R Us store
Big Lots, the discount retailer that sells furniture, food, decor and many more items, was the winning bidder in an auct…
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Chatham man wins Illinois Bicentennial coin design contest
Hayden Schumer had a lot of history and symbolism to cram onto a commemorative coin for the state's bicentennial celebra…
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When the price - and the material - is right
We are in love with nature - but also with technology - so which is better when you build or remodel a home? Natural products such as wood or wool? Or a man-made substitute, such as laminate or nylon? To answer this question, I...
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Fire marshal says leave fireworks to professionals
As the Fourth of July gets closer, odds are that people in Springfield are going to start hearing the bangs of firecrack…
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Rauner to consider allowing medical cannabis for opioid patients
Gov. Bruce Rauner soon will be asked to weigh in on a bill designed to avoid addiction to prescription painkillers and r…
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Riverton's Justin Allgaier wins Xfinity race at Iowa
NEWTON, Iowa - Justin Allgaier won all three stages and the NASCAR Xfinity Series race Sunday at Iowa Speedway for his s…
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Illinois to fund Medicaid preventive dental services for adults
Almost half a million low-income Illinoisans soon will be able to receive periodic exams and teeth cleanings while payin…
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Mall manager: Simon Properties eyeing Sears, Bergner's spaces
With two of its big-box stores closing, White Oaks Mall has a chance to pivot, according to mall manager Clay Emerich.Ne…
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Springfield man charged with one murder, suspected in second
A 38-year-old Springfield area man was arrested Saturday after police were called to the scenes of two apparent homicide…
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Juneteenth Celebration helps kids understand abolition of slavery
Josh Sabo was among several parents Saturday whose children participated in activities at the annual Juneteenth Celebrat…
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Rochester grad Josh Cable completes 5K after serious burn injuries
Josh Cable spent 24 days last month in a hospital burn unit.With several supporters looking on, the recent Rochester Hig…
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Bears QB Trubisky remembers the purity of high school sports
If any NFL starting quarterback can easily relate to high school athletes, it's Mitchell Trubisky.Not only was he still …
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A La Carte: Cozy Dog, Chili Parlor named Route 66 gems
Two legendary Springfield dining stops have been recognized by multinational brand PEPSICO as "road-trip gems."COZY DOG …
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