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Sheriff's Scott's Law sting results in 16 citations, 11 warnings
The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office handed out 16 citations and 11 warnings on Sunday during an enforcement detail rela…
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Former gubernatorial candidate Biss stumps for 'fair tax'
Former Democratic candidate for governor Daniel Biss said he has heard the doomsday predictions about what will happen t…
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Federal investigators subpoena records of state Sen. Tom Cullerton
CHICAGO -- Federal investigators have subpoenaed the Illinois Senate for records related to Democratic state Sen. Tom Cu…
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Foul-up on FEMA grant application leaves Illinois frozen out
PEORIA -- Illinois communities may not be able to compete for millions of dollars in federal money to prevent disaster-r…
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Springfield area gets Palm Sunday wintry mix
Central Illinois got a Palm Sunday weather surprise.A storm system passing to the southeast dumped a wintry mix on the a…
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Laminate counters take on a new look
The phrase "laminate countertop" usually elicits a look of distaste. A wrinkled nose, maybe a brief sigh and then the phrase, "Too bad it's not real stone." For people in their mid-30s to 50s, it brings back memories of speckled off-white or...
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Nick Techel's OT goal evens series for Jr. Blues
RICHFIELD, Minnesota -- Nick Techel's unassisted goal at 4 minutes 30 seconds into overtime Saturday night gave the Spri…
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Virden High alumni roam halls one last time before demolition
VIRDEN - Bruce Paisley has spent much of his life roaming the halls of Virden High School and, later, North Mac High Sch…
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Business Loop 55 to be rerouted through Springfield
The Springfield City Council on Tuesday is expected to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Departme…
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Grandparent program fosters fulfillment, joy
At a table outside Alyson Williams' classroom at Enos Elementary School, first-grader Kamya Small settles in with a pair…
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Majoring in marijuana: Colleges ramp up training for weed industry jobs as demand for pot grows
Marijuana companies are on the prowl for new employees, but experience growing weed in the basement likely won't fly on …
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Bernard Schoenburg: Lightfoot gets parting gifts from Springfield
Chicago Mayor-elect LORI LIGHTFOOT got to meet Springfield Mayor JIM LANGFELDER during her two-day visit to the capital …
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Local Business Notes: Despite signage, discount retailer still not 'Here Today'
The signs along Wabash Avenue may be HERE TODAY, but there's not much other evidence that the St. Louis-based discount r…
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Two historic properties sell with help from downtown nonprofit
After months of work behind the scenes, two historic buildings in downtown Springfield have new owners after sales were …
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Rochester soaring behind right-hander Reagan Miles
ROCHESTER - Rochester High School senior Reagan Miles' comfort zone as a pitcher extends for miles and miles.Not so much…
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Illinois House rejects 'ban-the-box' law for college admissions
The Illinois House on Friday rejected a bill that would have blocked public colleges and universities from asking about …
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