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Wayfinding app maps new path forward for downtown Springfield
A smartphone app is seeking to help people, whether they're blind or not, explore downtown Springfield without limits.Th…
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New Berlin schools, former teacher sued over 1980s sex abuse allegations
A former New Berlin High School student has filed a civil lawsuit against the school district and a former teacher over …
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Flu-shot clinics begin in Sangamon, Menard counties
GREENVIEW - The fact that Doug Thayer came down with influenza in March after getting a flu shot a year ago didn't stop …
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Fact-check: Bruce Rauner overstates facts about states with graduated income tax
Editor's note: This is the latest in a periodic feature intended to verify the truthfulness of statements made by Illino…
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Big game of catch attracts 1,000 to help infant with rare genetic disorder
PLEASANT PLAINS - Kris Ragle said she was hoping to put Pleasant Plains and Springfield on the Guinness World Record map…
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Pros and cons of popular roof styles
The roof is a major design element of your house. But let's not forget its primary purpose: To protect you and your belongings from rain, wind and weather in general. Whether you're building a new home, buying a resale or contemplating a
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On Jayson Werth night, former outfielder reminds Nationals of better days
WASHINGTON - On a dreary day, in the midst of a long and draining weekend, in the midst of a long and draining season, a…
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Vietnam veterans photo project completes Sangamon County search
A group that is trying to find a picture of every U.S. service member killed in Vietnam can cross Sangamon County off it…
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Springfield schools gearing up to sell sales tax increase to voters
Under the circumstances, District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill is proud of how well the district has maintained its …
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Region gets its share of rain from Gordon remnants
It was a washout across central Illinois the past few days as the remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon brought heavy rain a…
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Local Business Notes: The Cardologist celebrates 30 years in downtown Springfield
When Doug Mayol, 63, hastily opened THE CARDOLOGIST in 1988, it was to fulfill his longstanding desire to open a store h…
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More parents declining Vitamin K shots for newborns, experts say
When Lindsay Fox gave birth to her first baby last week, the Taylorville resident didn't think twice about whether her s…
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Road to success: Rochester volleyball looking to crack into upper echelon of CS8
ROCHESTER - The Rochester High School volleyball team has been buzzing ever since Kallie Sinkus arrived last year.A 2008…
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A La Carte: Joseph's Fine Cuisine opens on Hedley Road
JOSEPH'S FINE CUISINE has opened, bringing chef/co-owner James "JoJo" Solomon back to his fine dining roots."We're an up…
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Glenwood eases past Springfield High for third victory
The Chatham Glenwood High School defense continues to make life difficult on its opponents.Springfield High's only score…
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