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Restaurant review: Joe's Italian Pizza
Address: 1552 W. Jefferson St. Phone: 787-6005 Website: There isn't one, but check Facebook for the restaurant's page.Cr…
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Even with tax increases passing, Springfield predicts budget hole
Even after passing increases in the sales and telecommunication tax, the city of Springfield would still possibly face a…
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Teachers unions: Arming educators 'not the answer'
The president of the Illinois Education Association said Thursday that President Donald Trump's idea to prevent more sch…
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Springfield bishop reaffirms no communion for Sen. Durbin
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Springfield Roman Catholic diocese has reaffirmed that U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illin…
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Springfield High classes delayed 18 minutes amid extra security
The start of the school day at Springfield High School was delayed 18 minutes Thursday morning as students waited in lin…
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CS8 president defends Decatur high schools' place in conference
The president of the Central State Eight Conference has joined Decatur school officials in defending the district's plac…
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Springfield High adds extra security Thursday after 'SHS' threat
Springfield High School had extra police presence and metal detectors at the school on Thursday morning in response to a…
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Ron White comes to Sangamon Auditorium
For most stand-up comedians, dead silence usually means that things aren't going very well. It's reminiscent of the afte…
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Biss, Pritzker clash at Springfield debate
The latest Democratic gubernatorial debate turned into a clash between state Sen. Daniel Biss, D-Evanston, and billionai…
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Recreational marijuana ballot question clears committee
Legislation that would place an advisory question on the November ballot asking Illinois voters whether the state should…
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Rev. Graham preached 'moral absolutes' during 1972 Springfield appearance
The Rev. Billy Graham - who died Wednesday at age 99 - warned that America was under an illusion if it...
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Chris Kennedy skipping debate due to back injury
A back injury has forced Democratic candidate for governor Chris Kennedy to bow out of Wednesday night's debate at the U…
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Lopez: Should Decatur schools stay in CS8?
Springfield School Board President Adam Lopez said Tuesday he wants District 186 staff to evaluate whether Decatur MacAr…
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Murdix returns, leads Southeast past Lanphier
Welcome back, Terrion Murdix.Southeast High School got its standout point guard back Tuesday night just in time for its …
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2019 City Tournament could be Wednesday through Friday
Brian Oaks, general manager of the Bank of Springfield Center, said Tuesday night that a scheduling change may be necess…
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