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3 Jul, 2020
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Springfield artist wins Ralph Lauren national design contest
A Springfield artist has won a national contest launched by Ralph Lauren. Michelle Smith won the "Polo Project: Design for Good" polo shirt design contest.
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Clay County judge rules Pritzker’s COVID-19-related orders are void

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UIC, UIS announce pathway for undergraduates to earn nursing degree

The University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Illinois Springfield are announcing the creation of a joint undergraduate nursing curriculum that will guarantee a spot for incoming freshmen in UIC's nursing program.

 
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Plans underway to build replica of Lincoln’s Springfield cottage

People who tour Abraham Lincoln's home are getting just part of the story of the 16th president's life in Springfield.

Two former SMTD employees face multiple theft charges

Two former employees of the Sangamon County Mass Transit District are facing multiple charges against the company.

 
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New Berlin teachers’ union supporters advocate for fired teacher

NEW BERLIN - New Berlin Education Association teachers' union supporters assembled in front of the high school entrance and advocated to reinstate fired high school math teacher and baseball coach Joe Kindred on Thursday.

Roodhouse man charged with murder of 2-year-old in Macoupin County

First-degree murder charges have been filed against a Roodhouse man in connection with the death of a 2-year-old child in Carlinville.

Judge denies GOP request to allow large political gatherings

A federal judge on Thursday denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have allowed Illinois Republican Party groups to host large fundraising events.

Veteran ‘Today’ show, ’20/20′ newscaster Hugh Downs dies at 99: reports

Hugh Downs, whose smooth delivery and warm demeanor led to a seven-decade career in television news and talk, died Wednesday at the age of 99, according to reports from the Washington Post and the New York Times.

Coronavirus updates: ‘COVID parties’ in Alabama; California man expresses regret on social media before dying; US daily cases hit 50,000

The number of daily U.S. cases surged above 50,000 for the first time and showed no indication of ebbing, but President Donald Trump preferred to focus on encouraging jobs numbers Thursday.