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Wednesday, August 2, 2017
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Korean War National Museum abruptly closes
The Korean War National Museum has shut down after eight years in downtown Springfield.Signs posted Tuesday on the doors…
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Schock lawyers want case tossed over 'prosecutorial misconduct'
PEORIA - Detailing what they say are a host of incidents of misconduct and overreach, former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock's de…
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Illinois State Fair's 'Freak Out' ride can return if it passes tests
Illinois State Fair carnival ride fans can "Freak Out" after all, as long as safety regulators say it's OK.The state wil…
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Fatal shooting appears to be accidental, police say
Springfield police said Tuesday the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man appears to be accidental, but they are continuin…
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Gov. Rauner cuts Chicago money from school funding bill
Gov. Bruce Rauner followed through on his threat Tuesday and used his amendatory veto power to rewrite a school funding …
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School funding bill sent to Rauner, but talks break down
At long last, a school funding reform bill was sent to Gov. Bruce Rauner Monday, a bill he promised to rewrite to remove…
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Steve Bartman receives World Series ring from Chicago Cubs
CHICAGO -- Having ended their title drought, the Chicago Cubs want their most notorious fan to share in their good fortu…
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Railroad crossing closings could start in September
The closure of five railroad crossings along the Third Street tracks in Springfield could happen as soon as September, p…
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Under the Dome Podcast: Is Monday the day for a school funding deal?
We're checking in with a quick podcast before the legislative special session is supposed to start on Monday afternoon.
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'Newsies' closes to another sellout at The Legacy
The story of the newsboy strike of 1899 in New York City struck a chord with people in the Springfield area.The 16th, an…
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