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Tuesday, January 9, 2018
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Aldermen to debate more money for downtown development
The fate of historic a restoration project resulting in upscale apartments and commercial and retail space on a prominen…
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Cold weather depressing local blood donations
Cold temperatures, ice and snow have reduced blood donations in Springfield and other areas served by the independent bl…
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Woman saves dog trapped in freezing Chatham pond
CHATHAM - A 1-year-old Australian Shepherd mix trapped in a freezing pond Monday morning in Chatham is safe and sound th…
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House bill would ban abortion if fetus has Down syndrome
Abortion rights may return to the forefront of Illinois politics as two suburban Chicago lawmakers introduced a bill to …
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Should Illinois regulate Bitcoin? Lawmakers seek answers
The Bitcoin craze has hit the Capitol as an Illinois House subcommittee was formed to explore the state's policies towar…
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Big demand for 'Fire and Fury' book in Springfield
The national frenzy over a new book about the Trump White House is evident in Springfield."We've had a major rush on it,…
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Beards, Williamsville hope for repeat of 2014 county title
WILLIAMSVILLE - It's a good thing Williamsville High School won the 2014 Sangamon County Boys Basketball Tournament titl…
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Someone to know: Aimee Juliano, the art restorationist
Aimee Juliano is a Springfield resident and freelance art restorationist whose work has taken her to churches, a monaste…
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Waverly's American Legion hall future in doubt
WAVERLY -- Caretakers of the American Legion hall in Waverly hope to make a decision later this year on whether they sho…
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Lincoln fighter sets her goal to reach UFC
LINCOLN - Lillie Seggelke is fighting her way to the top.The 23-year-old journeyman fighter has added two titles to her …
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A legacy to cherish: Lincoln christens basketball court after Neil Alexander
LINCOLN - In his 27th season and after more than 630 victories at Lincoln Community High School, the floor where many of…
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Boil order continues for Athens
ATHENS -- A water main break that affected water service for customers in Athens has been repaired, but the community re…
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Local hockey players hit frozen ponds before extreme cold departs
While Saturday's frigid temperatures may have been too cold for some, it was perfect weather for an informal pickup hoc…
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Corrections to change uniform style for prison officers
Illinois correctional officers will be getting the first newly designed uniforms in more than a decade in the coming mon…
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Statehouse Insider: Rauner's to-do list looks familiar
Gov. BRUCE RAUNER started the new year by sharing his thoughts on Twitter.He doesn't have the same knack for generating …
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