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Sparc settles with workers who alleged anti-union retaliation
A Springfield nonprofit that serves people with intellectual disabilities agreed to pay $36,200 to settle a federal labo…
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Money matters: How school funding inequities affect students, taxpayers
Education officials in Illinois say the state is making solid progress under its new evidence-based funding program in n…
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Week 5 Preps Experience: Big moments from Week 5 of high school football
Here's a roundup of some of the big plays, key stats and memorable moments from Week 5 of the high school football seaso…
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Funeral arrangements set for former Sheriff Wes Barr
Funeral arrangements have been set for former Sangamon County Sheriff Wesley "Wes" Barr, Jr. who died Tuesday.Barr, 56, …
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Governor's Mansion closing for more renovations
The Governor's Mansion will be undergoing renovations that will close it to public tours until Nov. 23.The mansion is ex…
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Helping Hands abandons plans for 11th Street shelter
Amid backlash from neighbors and with key financial backers pulling support, Helping Hands of Springfield is scrapping p…
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Illinois governor demands chairman step down amid FBI probe
Illinois' governor demanded Wednesday that a state senator step down as chairman of the Transportation Committee while h…
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The laughs still coming at Donnie B's Comedy Club
Unlike Mark Twain, the news of the demise of Donnie B's Comedy Club back in 2018 wasn't exactly exaggerated. It's just t…
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Langfelder seeks to reignite stalled shelter with meeting
Despite major stakeholders not being at the table, Mayor Jim Langfelder convened a meeting of city officials, faith lead…
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City Council approves ban on retail sale of dogs, cats
The Springfield City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to approve a ban on the retail sale of dogs and cats at pet store…
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Judicial branch announces 'blueprint for the future'
A panel of Illinois judiciary members and stakeholders has developed a three-year plan, announced Wednesday during an ev…
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Brett, Bobby Hull to keynote SJ-R's 2020 Best of Preps
The State Journal-Register is excited to announce father and son duo hockey stars Brett and Bobby Hull will be the keyno…
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As UIS marks wrongful convictions, exoneree says the fight continues
On Wednesday morning, students involved with the Illinois Innocence Project planted 2,492 small flags on the University …
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Bernard Schoenburg: Wes Barr lived the American dream, and died too soon
News of the sudden death Tuesday of former Sangamon County Sheriff WES BARR, an honored volunteer and a popular public f…
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City man arrested for armed robbery of West Side store
A Springfield man was arrested Wednesday by Springfield Police after authorities say he committed several armed robberie…
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