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Peacekeepers honor Chatham officer's child, trooper
Hundreds of motorcycle and Jeep enthusiasts revved their engines in and around Springfield Sunday afternoon for 15th ann…
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Empty lot dedicated to fallen Springfield fire investigator up for sale
The Rev. Bill Burton has seen his share of tax lien sale signs.Burton, who has served as pastor of Asbury United Methodi…
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Can't fight this feeling: REO Speedwagon voted Illinois' top musicians
They started as a University of Illinois garage band and reached the heights of arena rock. Now the members of REO Speed…
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Chamber study: CWLP operating 'uneconomically'
A never-before-released study commissioned by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce claims that City Water, Light …
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Country singer Thomas Rhett completes Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup
Two-time Academy of Country Music award winner Thomas Rhett will fill the last open spot in the Illinois State Fair Gran…
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Pool school: The perks of making your own oasis
In a secluded corner of Joshua Tree, Calif., a livestock tank painted white, surrounded with cactuses and crowned with black string lights serves as an outdoor tub for ultrahip Airbnb "The Shack Attack," owned by Kathrin and Brian...
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Kidzeum of Health and Science opens in downtown Springfield
The many exhibits Robby Edwards interacted with Saturday during the opening of the new Kidzeum of Health and Science in …
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Berglund hopes to bring fresh approach to local economic development
Whether he was always aware of it or not, economic development has been a part of Eric Berglund's life.At 10 years old, …
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Statehouse Insider: Prognosticator says Rauner most vulnerable incumbent
At least one prognosticator had some bad news for Gov. BRUCE RAUNER last week.LARRY SABATO is a political scientist at t…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Purchase may, Cahnman will take on Proctor in Ward 5
LAKEISHA PURCHASE, who won a seat on the Capital Township board last year, is considering a run for Springfield City Cou…
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A La Carte: Kiosk selling liquid nitrogen-infused snack opens at White Oaks Mall
Liquid nitrogen-infused puffs - the summer's controversial dessert trend - is now available in Springfield.A DRAGON'S BR…
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Local Business Notes: UIS is 'committed to downtown'
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD Chancellor Susan Koch, who attended Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation …
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Authorities ID woman killed by hit-and-run driver
The Springfield woman who was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Friday morning was identified Saturday as Tracey L. Lewi…
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Memorial joins health-care providers paying refunds via debit cards
The use of debit cards instead of checks or cash to issue refunds keeps growing among American retail businesses, and th…
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'Mission of Mercy' serves hundreds with free dental care
For a year, Bobbie Helenkamp covered her mouth out of embarrassment to conceal a cracked front tooth.The 59-year-old Spr…
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Springfield woman killed after being struck by vehicle
Springfield police are asking the public for help after a vehicle struck and killed a city woman before leaving the scen…
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