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Access, bias are issues for women in Illinois politics and public service
Barriers to women running for office in local elections throughout Illinois has emerged as one of the issues facing wome…
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Springfield motel resident charged with arson after weekend fire
A woman who listed her home address as the Stevenson Inn was charged Monday for setting fire to one of the motel's rooms…
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Trump traveling to Granite City steel mill; Rauner won't be there
GRANITE CITY - President Donald Trump will be visiting an Illinois steel mill that is boosting production as he faces op…
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No prosecutor for 18 months? An embarrassment, Darin LaHood says
As the pages on the calendar fly by, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood's rhetoric is heating up about the lack of a top prosecutor …
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Mark Janus leaving state job, joining Illinois Policy Institute
The state worker behind the lawsuit that led to the U.S. Supreme Court decision that eliminated "fair share" fees paid b…
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Peacekeepers honor Chatham officer's child, trooper
Hundreds of motorcycle and Jeep enthusiasts revved their engines in and around Springfield Sunday afternoon for 15th ann…
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Empty lot dedicated to fallen Springfield fire investigator up for sale
The Rev. Bill Burton has seen his share of tax lien sale signs.Burton, who has served as pastor of Asbury United Methodi…
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Can't fight this feeling: REO Speedwagon voted Illinois' top musicians
They started as a University of Illinois garage band and reached the heights of arena rock. Now the members of REO Speed…
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Chamber study: CWLP operating 'uneconomically'
A never-before-released study commissioned by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce claims that City Water, Light …
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Country singer Thomas Rhett completes Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup
Two-time Academy of Country Music award winner Thomas Rhett will fill the last open spot in the Illinois State Fair Gran…
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Kidzeum of Health and Science opens in downtown Springfield
The many exhibits Robby Edwards interacted with Saturday during the opening of the new Kidzeum of Health and Science in …
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Berglund hopes to bring fresh approach to local economic development
Whether he was always aware of it or not, economic development has been a part of Eric Berglund's life.At 10 years old, …
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Statehouse Insider: Prognosticator says Rauner most vulnerable incumbent
At least one prognosticator had some bad news for Gov. BRUCE RAUNER last week.LARRY SABATO is a political scientist at t…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Purchase may, Cahnman will take on Proctor in Ward 5
LAKEISHA PURCHASE, who won a seat on the Capital Township board last year, is considering a run for Springfield City Cou…
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A La Carte: Kiosk selling liquid nitrogen-infused snack opens at White Oaks Mall
Liquid nitrogen-infused puffs - the summer's controversial dessert trend - is now available in Springfield.A DRAGON'S BR…
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