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City treasurer fights for answers on city's smart meter contract
After filing two Freedom of Information Act requests with the city of Springfield, City Treasurer Misty Buscher has hire…
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Kidzeum, like many children's museums, has policy about adult visitors
Like most children's museums across the country, the new Kidzeum in downtown Springfield has policies in place to monito…
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A La Carte: Bernie & Betty's keeps the pizzas coming with new owner
BERNIE & BETTY'S PIZZA has a new owner, but that's the only change expected at the beloved pizzeria that has operated in…
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Dirksen Parkway Shop 'n Save to convert to County Market
The Shop 'n Save grocery store on Springfield's far east side will become a County Market early next month after Quincy-…
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Springfield museum to debut exhibit about 1908 race riot
With the 110th anniversary of the 1908 Springfield Race Riots happening Aug. 14-15, the Springfield and Central Illinois…
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Back-to-college shopping? Decorate your space with these dorm must-haves
Somehow, it's already that time of year: back-to-school season. For students going away to college, this means more than packing just a backpack with some pencils: we're talking dorm decor and bedspreads, and maybe some furniture if they're going...
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Restaurant review: Casa Real Cocina Mexicana
Name: Casa Real Cocina Mexicana Address: 3100 West White Oaks Drive Phone: 303-5323 Online: www.mycasareal.com and
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Long-awaited 11th Street extension to open Aug. 11
The long-awaited 11th Street extension - which will offer the first direct connection between downtown Springfield and t…
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Lincoln mayor: No idea Kroger was in danger of closing
LINCOLN - Two central Illinois Kroger stores will close at the end of the month, the company announced Thursday morning.…
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O'Neill's hit keys Cardinals' win over Rockies
ST. LOUIS - Tyler O'Neill hit a tiebreaking pinch single in the sixth inning and five St. Louis relievers dominated begi…
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National Bikers Roundup roars into Springfield
The infield of the Grandstand at the Illinois State Fairgrounds was filling up Wednesday as motorcycle riders from acros…
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Hamels solid in debut as Cubs beat Pirates
PITTSBURGH - Cole Hamels had little trouble in his return to the National League, keeping the Pittsburgh Pirates in chec…
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Muni closes season with 'Annie'
Carly Shank is no stranger to "Annie," this is her fourth time being involved in a local production of the show, but her…
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Kim Richey to play Bedrock 66 Live! series
"Edgeland" is the title of Kim Richey's eighth studio album released in March after a five-year break for the singer/son…
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Vandals hit Iles Park pickleball courts again
For the second time in less than a month, Springfield Park District police are investigating obscene vandalism at Iles P…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Local 150 endorsement of McCann and Pritzker draws criticism
The endorsement of both Conservative Party candidate SAM McCANN and Democrat J.B. PRITZKER by Countryside-based Operatin…
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