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Davis: Use money in presidential campaign fund to fight pediatric cancer
Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, would eliminate the Presidential Election Campaign fund…
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Monarch conservation action plan presented, pollinator plot revealed in Earth Day event
An action plan and a new pollinator habitat unveiled Monday near the Illinois Department of Agriculture building at the …
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At 100 days, Pritzker excited, hopeful on agenda
With today marking the 100th day of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's first term, the governor says he's had some "pretty big wins" l…
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Most Chicago pro sports teams are all-in on sports betting - if their leagues get a cut
Professional sports teams historically have taken an arm's-length approach to gambling, but after a U.S. Supreme Court r…
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Someone to know: Frank Butterfield and his uniquely, '80-inspired decorated home
Why you should know him: Frank Butterfield heads the Springfield office for the historic preservation nonprofit, Landmar…
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Brooke Jones-Story remembered as more than a trooper
FREEPORT - Robert Story fondly remembers the playful arguments he had with his late wife, Brooke Jones-Story, about the …
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Car fire spreads to two residences
A car fire spread to two residences in the 1000 block of Bryn Mawr Boulevard around 1 p.m. Sunday.The fire got into the …
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Strip malls keep booming in Springfield
As construction on his second strip mall development along Hedley Road nears completion, developer Mike Ryan said he has…
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Teacher at center of sexual misconduct probe identified
JACKSONVILLE - The Illinois School for the Deaf teacher being investigated by police for alleged sexual contact with one…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Sinclair station WICS newscast features Trump elaborating on 'fake news'
Springfield-based WICS-TV is an affiliate of the ABC network - which some would call mainstream media - but the station …
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Statehouse Insider: Pritzker: No idea if fed tax cut helped me
There have been plenty of stories around lately of people with more modest incomes expressing disappointment that they'r…
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Area pastors say hope endures as message for Easter sermons
Everyone experiences their own Good Fridays in life, said the Rev. T. Ray McJunkins, Union Baptist Church lead pastor."U…
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Report: Medicaid funding shortfalls causing Illinois nursing homes to close
Since March 2014, 20 state-licensed skilled-care nursing homes have closed for financial reasons, while many of those co…
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Local business notes: Gander Outdoors set to re-open in June
After a nearly two-year hiatus, outdoor equipment and apparel retailer GANDER OUTDOORS will soon reopen its Springfield …
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Magicians' act: Minnesota takes series lead over Jr. Blues
It didn't take long for the Springfield Jr. Blues to go from solid playoff footing to hitting a slippery slope Friday ni…
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