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Plains' Brock Brummett named Sangamon County Student of the Year
Brock Brummett, a 2018 graduate of Pleasant Plains High School, appeared pretty calm Tuesday when he learned that he was…
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Budget negotiators say things on track for budget by Thursday
Illinois budget negotiators said they remain confident an agreement on a new state budget can be reached by Thursday eve…
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Plan to raise smoking age to 21 stalls in Illinois House
With just days before the end of the legislative session, an effort to raise the smoking age in Illinois from 18 to 21 s…
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Gun dealer licensing gets House OK again, returns to Senate
The latest version of gun dealer licensing legislation passed the Illinois House Tuesday afternoon.Senate Bill 337 clear…
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Local musical director uses paramedic skills to help injured audience member
PETERSBURG - The director of "1776" at New Salem's Theatre in the Park used his paramedic skills Saturday to help a woma…
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State road plan includes fixes to Springfield-area interstates, bridges
Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday unveiled a six-year, $11 billion plan that improves Illinois' roads and bridges and include…
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By slim margin, Illinois House endorses graduated income tax
The Illinois House Tuesday endorsed the idea of a graduated state income tax, but only by the slimmest of margins.A non-…
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1 dead after shooting on East Laurel
A Springfield man is dead after he was shot early Tuesday in the 1200 block of East Laurel Street.Sherman Neal, 26, was …
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Crowds gather on hot day for Memorial Day ceremonies in Springfield
Monday's sweltering heat didn't stop Sammy and Joan Davis from attending the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Camp Butler…
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Illinois Department of Corrections might appeal mental-health ruling
The Illinois Department of Corrections indicated Monday it will consider appealing a federal judge's order that the agen…
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Donnie B's Comedy Club trying to survive for a 20th season
Just on the cusp of a landmark 20th season, Donnie B's Comedy Club is in danger of having to shut its doors permanently,…
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Gambling expansion revived in Illinois House but stalls in committee
A massive gambling expansion bill stalled in a House committee Monday further clouding chances the bill can win approval…
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Danielle Dennis' walk-off slam sends Williamsville to state softball
ATHENS - After being burned once by St. Joseph-Ogden High School's most dangerous hitter on Monday, Williamsville pitche…
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Local Korean War vets group stresses it's open to all who served in Korea
The Sangamon County Korean War Veterans Association - Chapter 27 is facing a problem that many veterans groups across th…
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum voted state's top museum
Voters in the Land of Lincoln have selected the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield as the st…
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