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Personal assistants hope Pritzker grants reprieve from Rauner OT rule
David Spurney of rural Staunton hopes the new year brings an end to statewide restrictions on overtime for personal assi…
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One month later, effects of Taylorville tornado linger
Although the EF-3 tornado that hit Taylorville Dec. 1 was felt by those in its path for mere minutes, its effects linger…
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First baby born in Springfield in 2019: Tylin Allen Bradley
After 13 hours of labor, Tylin Allen Bradley was born at Memorial Medical Center at 2:13 a.m., making him the first baby…
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Satan, storms and Jayson Werth: 2018's most-read stories
As 2018 winds down, here's a look at the 10 most-read stories from sj-r.com.1. Satanic Temple monument added to Illinois…
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BOS president McGlasson retiring after 45-year career in banking
After 45 years in the banking industry, it would be easy to assume this was always the field that Bank of Springfield Pr…
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Popular kitchen sink types: Pros and cons
When you're shopping for a new kitchen sink, prepare to be overwhelmed by the exciting variety of styles. For help selecting just the right sink, consult this handy guide.
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Someone to know: SHS senior Maddy Harris shares her love of skating
After attending an open skate when she was 8 years old, Maddy Harris fell in love with figure skating. Now, she spends 2…
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Investigator asks Rauner to grant clemency to convicted killer
A private investigator and former Springfield alderman is appealing to Gov. Bruce Rauner in his last weeks in office abo…
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North Mac falls short of Waverly title
WAVERLY - Concord Triopia High School held a slim one-point lead after three quarters and closed out the game by making …
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Auburn takes fourth at Abe's Rumble
Auburn High School took fourth place Saturday at the Abe's Rumble dual team wrestling tournament at the Bank of Springfi…
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Mayor's proposed budget: no major cuts, no new tax increases
After years of revenue shortfalls leading to tax increases and cuts, Mayor Jim Langfelder says the city is on solid fina…
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How would recreational pot affect Illinois' medical marijuana?
The need for a statewide medical-marijuana program won't go away if the Illinois General Assembly and Gov.-elect J.B. Pr…
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Pritzker victory, Taylorville tornado lead list of top local stories in 2018
From Democrats sweeping statewide offices in the November election to a powerful tornado sweeping through Taylorville, i…
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SJ-R's Top 10 sports stories of 2018: Leonard's coaching record tops list
It was another exciting sports year in The State Journal-Register area. Here are the top 10 sports stories of the calend…
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Jim Stone retires as county health department's first and only director
Jim Stone says his interest in looking out for the health of the general public was kindled on Christmas Eve 1982.Stone,…
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Pope Francis' early blind spot on sex abuse threatens legacy
VATICAN CITY - It has been a wretched year for Pope Francis, whose blind spot on clergy sex abuse conspired with events …
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