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9 Feb, 2020
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Lincoln’s legacy offers lessons in statesmanship
In an aptly named permanent exhibit of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum called The Whispering Gallery, visitors are visually and audibly confronted with political cartoons and newspapers from the 1860s against the backdrop of a soundtrack critical of Lincoln's ascendancy to the presidency.
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Local Business Notes: Springfield Macy’s spared from latest round of closures

Springfield's MACY'S, the last remaining anchor store in WHITE OAKS MALL, has been spared from the latest round of store shutterings, a city official confirmed.

Springfield chamber honors members at annual gala

A local state lawmaker was among those honored by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce at their 151st annual gala Friday night at the Crowne Plaza.

 
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Londrigan fourth quarter fundraising outpaces Davis

The race for the 13th Congressional District again is gaining national attention.

Portillo’s Beef Bus visit up for a vote

PORTILLO'S is putting it to a vote to determine where its Chicago-style hot dogs will next be served.

 
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Traveling dinosaur exhibit thrills kids at fairgrounds

With her young grandsons Oliver and Dean visiting from St.

Photos: Jurassic Quest

Dozens of dinosaurs were on display at at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020.

Ethics test will be reforming legislative inspector general

*Last week gave us a look at the litmus test that will be used to determine just how serious Illinois lawmakers are about beefing up ethics standards in the state.

Springfield events to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday

Wednesday marks the 211th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth in 1809. Here are events taking place in Springfield to honor his birthday.

Man charged in shooting of Chicago firefighter

CHICAGO - A 29-year-old man has been arrested in the shooting of a Chicago firefighter who was responding to a car fire, police said on Saturday.