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Dave Kane: Illini Central's John Giesler was at his best at the worst time
While everyone was worried about John Giesler, he was concerned about helping others.Giesler's finest hour as a high sch…
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APL's barn program offers new life for feral cats
The Animal Protective League of Sangamon County has found an innovative solution to a problem that animal control center…
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Sewer work under way on YWCA block
Work is under way on the downtown Springfield block that once contained the YWCA to improve the sewer system and allevia…
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17 Springfield residents arrested on drug warrants
Seventeen Springfield residents with warrants out for their arrest on drug charges were picked up Thursday and Friday, p…
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Candidates avoid talk about Illinois' pension problem
Lost in the standard issue political histrionics of the Illinois governor's race is serious talk of how to resolve a $13…
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Bill aiming to shift state jobs back to Springfield clears House panel
A bill that would give Sangamon County first dibs on most state jobs unanimously cleared a House committee Friday mornin…
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New bridge structure goes in above Ninth Street
The main section of a pedestrian sky bridge that will connect HSHS St. John's Hospital with an under-construction medica…
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Restaurant Review: Tasty Cafe
Address: 110 Villa Parkway, Sherman (formerly Ray's Route 66 Diner) Phone number: 492-9379 Website: Search for Tasty Caf…
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Fear factor: Jr. Blues going into playoffs with seasoned goalkeeper
After spending most of last season as a backup with the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the Tier I United States Hockey Leagu…
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Openly carried guns not allowed at Illinois Capitol gun rights rally
Organizers are encouraging gun rights supporters to bring unloaded rifles to rallies at state capitols across the U.S. t…
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'Daggers in my stomach': Former synthetic marijuana user shares warning
PEORIA - On the evening of March 27 four friends hung out at a Pekin home talking and smoking Spice. By mid-morning the …
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Holocaust survivor recounts family's tragedy during annual remembrance day
She was only 3 years old when it happened. In 1942, Ida Paluch Kersz was separated from her family in Poland as soldiers…
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Gov. Rauner, legislative leaders focus on budget, gun control
Gun control and the state budget topped the agenda Thursday morning as Gov. Bruce Rauner and the four legislative leader…
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Executive Mansion renovations continue ahead of July reopening
Though the dust has yet to settle on the Illinois Executive Mansion site, clear signs of progress are evident ahead of i…
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Ag submits months-late payment voucher for state fairgrounds fire protection
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has sent a voucher to the state comptroller's office to finally pay about $109,00…
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