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Herren, Alewelt power Rochester to second in sectional
Matt Herren and Clay Alewelt led Rochester High School to a second-place showing at the Class 2A Lanphier Sectional at M…
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87-year-old man crashes car into wall surrounding Governor's Mansion
An 87-year-old man crashed his car into the outer brick wall surrounding the Illinois Governor's Mansion on Friday night…
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Gregory asks city council to overturn Ward 2 result
Shawn Gregory, who came within one vote of former Ald. Gail Simpson in the April 2 battle for Ward 2's seat on the Sprin…
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Pritzker's $41.5 billion capital plan doubles gas tax
The state gasoline tax would double and other taxes and fees also would increase under a $41.5 billion capital plan bein…
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Bill suspending teacher basic skills test heads to governor
A test required for teacher licensing that many argue has contributed to the state's teacher shortage might soon be susp…
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A La Carte: Springfield Carriage Co. opens soon near Lincoln Home
This week's dining scene marks the opening of a revival and the announcement of a newcomer.THE SPRINGFIELD CARRIAGE CO. …
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker paid for $50,000 DCFS director search out of his own pocket
Before he took the oath of office in January, Gov. J.B. Pritzker was paying out of his own pocket for a national search …
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SpARTan: Mason comes home to where she began 'art journey'
Barbara (Green) Mason recalled being in an art workshop using watercolors. While other artists were using light washes, …
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House Republicans again say budget can be balanced without higher taxes
Illinois House Republicans repeated their position Thursday that the state can balance its budget next year without the …
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Chase Bank to donate building for state treasurer offices
Chase Bank, which is moving out of its current building at 1 East Old State Capitol Plaza, is donating that structure to…
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Raymond police chief, Hillsboro woman dead after crash near Raymond
A two-vehicle crash on Illinois 127, just south of Raymond, claimed the life of the Raymond police chief on Thursday mor…
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Here's a list of Sangamon County's cleanest food service establishments
More than 400 restaurants, stores, schools and other food service establishments in Sangamon County have been given "Gol…
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Pardons for low-level pot convictions suggested at Senate panel hearing
A Republican state senator on Wednesday suggested that Illinois' Democratic governor issue a mass pardon of all low-leve…
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Rochester group postpones trips to Haiti after travel advisory
A Rochester-based nonprofit that operates an orphanage in Haiti has postponed mission trips through the end of June beca…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Pritzker, some lawmakers eye on-time session conclusion
Sports gambling and infrastructure and a state budget and recreational marijuana and setting a 2020 general vote on a co…
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