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13 questions with the Springfield Park District's Santa Claus
After about 40 years of portraying Santa Claus, Peter Hood has seen it all.Yes, he's been urinated on. And he avoided an…
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Computers, TVs damaged by vandals at UIS
Computers, television monitors and other electrical equipment at University of Illinois Springfield were either damaged …
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Kevin Gordon retiring as Illinois State Fair manager
The Illinois State Fair will soon have its fourth manager in three years.Kevin Gordon, manager of fairs and promotional …
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Historic Lincoln banner restored with Caterpillar's help
PEORIA - The crown jewel of the Peoria Historical Society's artifact collection will shine a little brighter next year a…
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New facility provides new opportunities for Sangamon Co. child advocacy center
Sangamon County officials expect to move its child advocacy center to a new, larger home at 11th and Monroe streets some…
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Someone to know: Martin Woulfe, minister and black powder weapons expert
Something you should know about him: In addition to being the minister for the local Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universal…
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State paying Medicaid bills before interest piles up
Illinois is finally paying Medicaid bills before they have a chance to accumulate late payment penalties, Comptroller Su…
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How could Springfield revitalize South Town area?
When Clay's Popeye's Barbecue moved to 11th Street and South Grand Avenue over 20 years ago, the goal was to be in an ar…
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Tow-truck drivers pay final respects to comrade
The 55 tow trucks from throughout the state that paid tribute Saturday to the late Ron Chaney were an appropriate show o…
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'So much death': Opioid crisis hits home in Central Illinois
Cory Small has overdosed and nearly died 13 times during his seven years of using heroin. He lost his best friend in 201…
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Statehouse Insider: Holiday cheer from Rauner to Madigan
If anyone thought the holiday season would caused politicians to tone down the snark, guess again.In fact, Gov. BRUCE RA…
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Local business notes: 'Motorist conflict' and roundabouts
Any veteran of Springfield traffic will attest intersections can make for treacherous travel thanks to speeding, red-lig…
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Nickey's opens new location on South Grand
NICKEY'S SOUTHERN STYLE KITCHEN has a new home on South Grand Avenue.Partners Necole "Nickey" Alexander and Audrey Austi…
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Schoenburg: Bernie-backing Gronemeyer vs. Clinton delegate Mazzotti for Dem post
There will be a rematch in the March primary for a place on the Democratic State Central Committee.PAMELLA GRONEMEYER, a…
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Living in a wind farm: Communities divided over pursuit of clean energy, its incentives
Wind farms generate clean energy. They also produce some unwelcome effects: Strobe-like shadow flicker. Loud, whooshing …
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