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18 Jan, 2020
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Under the Dome Podcast: John Sullivan resigns in wake of Mike McClain email
  On this week's episode of the Under the Dome podcast the State Journal-Register's Doug Finke and Bernard Schoenburg discuss the resignation of Illinois Director of Agriculture John Sullivan after it was revealed he had received the controversial 2012 email from former top lobbyist Mike McClain, who are the front runners going into Sunday's election for a new Illinois Senate President and why former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, and former Republican member of
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Springfield Women’s March postponed due to weather

Due to an unfavorable weather forecast, the Springfield Women's March - initially slated for Saturday morning in front of the Illinois Capitol - has been postponed indefinitely.

Springfield man sentenced to 35 years in prison for 2018 home invasion

A Springfield man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to a charge stemming from a 2018 home invasion and the beating of three elderly people.

 
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Slick road conditions expected; some schools, events canceled

Springfield drivers are potentially in store for a dangerous commute home Friday evening as snow expected to begin this afternoon transitions to freezing rain.

Thousands of Illinoisans to get driving privileges back

Tens of thousands of Illinoisans who have had their driver's license suspended or revoked for having too many unpaid parking tickets or fines for other non-moving violations will soon get their driving privileges reinstated.

 
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Illinois farmers helped by latest U.S. trade deals

Illinois farmers will get a much-needed lift from two international trade agreements approved by the federal government this week, but experts are uncertain if their situations will improve in the long term.

Sangamon County tourney finals postponed

With poor weather conditions in the forecast Friday evening, the final day of the 95th Sangamon County Tournament has been moved to Saturday.

Icy roads make for hazardous commute, delays, cancellations

Drivers in the Springfield area dealt with a treacherous commute home Friday evening as they navigated icy roads amid a mix of snow and freezing rain.  Ice accumulated on area roads and highways, leading to several vehicles and ditches and some crashes.

‘ERA whisperer’ celebrates Virginia’s historic vote

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For Robinson-McNeese, King address ‘a dream, responsibility’

Dr. Wesley Robinson-McNeese said he "came of age" during the civil rights movement, but it was through older siblings growing up in East St.