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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… Read more >>

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… Read more >>

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, … Read more >>

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… Read more >>

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… Read more >>

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… Read more >>

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… Read more >>

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… Read more >>

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… Read more >>

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… Read more >>

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 … Read more >>

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… Read more >>

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… Read more >>

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