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8 Dec, 2019
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Statehouse Insider: GOP keeps beating the ethics drum
Guess you can't blame the Republicans from continuing to hammer the ethics issue that's overshadowing the legislature.
The latest this morning
Governor, First Lady talk holidays at Governor’s Mansion, life in Springfield

Streams of people passed through the open gates of the Illinois Governor's Mansion Saturday afternoon to get a glimpse at the renovated mansion's interior holiday decor.

Bernard Schoenburg: History thick at impeachment hearings, then and now

It's been 45 years, but Taylor Pensoneau of New Berlin still remembers the weight of being in the hearing room when the U.S. House Judiciary Committee voted for its first article of impeachment against Richard Nixon.

Marbold Farmstead needs donors for windows

An association with a mission to create a living history farm at a farmstead near Greenview established by a German immigrant is asking for donations to rebuild the conservatory on the south side of the farm's main house built in 1850.     The Historic Marbold Farmstead Association is looking for 25 donors to commit $500 per window or door for the conservatory at the farmstead located at 21722 State Highway 29 (which is 20 miles north of Springfield).

Father who advocated for homeless was hard worker, son says

Rubin Verdell wants his father - who implored the Springfield City Council in September to support a comprehensive service center for the homeless - remembered as a hard-working, family man.

Local Business Notes: Craft beer bar to open in former Cafe Andiamo space

The ground-level commercial space at 204 and 206 S. Sixth St. is trading morning coffee for an evening pint.

Worried about Uber’s safety report on sexual assaults? How to stay safe when riding Uber and Lyft

Uber has for the first time released data on the number of passengers and drivers alleging they've been sexually assaulted, raising new concerns over the safety of the popular ride-hailing service.

Official: Base shooter watched shooting videos before attack

Official: Base shooter watched shooting videos before attack By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press PENSACOLA, Fla.

Indian woman who alleged gang rape dies after burn attack

NEW DELHI - An alleged rape victim in northern India who was set on fire while heading to a court hearing in the case has died in a New Delhi hospital, officials said Saturday.

House impeachment report looks at abuse, bribery, corruption

WASHINGTON - Previewing potential articles of impeachment, the House Democrats on Saturday issued a lengthy report drawing on history and the Founding Fathers to lay out the legal argument over the case against President Donald Trump's actions toward Ukraine.