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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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Springfield High's Ferguson, Williams setting bar high in hurdles
Two previous state track and field meet placers with bright NCAA Division I futures put past and future on hold for what…
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Athens duo to double fun in triple jump at state
ATHENS - Audri Mizeur remembers qualifying for the Class 1A Girls State Track and Field Meet as an Athens High School fr…
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Wrap around porch ideas that shout summer
Ahh! The iconic summer experience - relaxing in a swing on a breezy wrap around porch. Take a look at the beauties below, and you just may be inspired to add a cozy, beautiful porch to your own home.
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Former Springfield shooting center owner charged with arson, insurance fraud
A Springfield man was indicted in federal court earlier this month for allegedly setting his business on fire in 2017 to…
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Langfelder: Springfield progessing, needs to build off momentum
Set to begin his second term in office next week, Mayor Jim Langfelder on Wednesday offered his assessment on the state …
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Bad roads cause $18 billion in damage, waste in Illinois
It's not only frustrating for motorists to drive on Illinois' crumbling, congested roads, it's costly, too.It's costing …
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Lion King Jr. brings energy, emotion to Theatre in the Park
For Maryna and Bob Mitchell, directing Theatre in the Park's Lion King Jr. is a twist on the circle of life."The Lion Ki…
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Gov. Pritzker vows fixes to troubled DCFS
Following a report that showed numerous problems with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Gov. J.B.…
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Giant Lincoln sculpture coming to Springfield
After stints in front of Tribune Tower in Chicago and Peoria Riverfront Museum, an outsize sculpture of Abraham Lincoln …
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U of I-led innovation network to expand from six to 15 statewide hubs
The Illinois Innovation Network, a group of hubs across the state aiming to drive economic development through research …
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Legislation would stiffen penalties for Scott's Law violations
A package of bills at the Statehouse aims to curb violations of Illinois' "move over" law by enhancing penalties for dri…
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Illinois educators call for schools to be part of capital bill
Educators added their voices Tuesday to the chorus calling for a new public works construction program in Illinois.As di…
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Pana's Cody Klein breaks old school record in 200 at Capital Area Classic
CHATHAM -- Cody Klein didn't even run track for Pana High School until this, his senior year.Klein is making up for lost…
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