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Nick Techel's OT goal evens series for Jr. Blues
RICHFIELD, Minnesota -- Nick Techel's unassisted goal at 4 minutes 30 seconds into overtime Saturday night gave the Spri…
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Virden High alumni roam halls one last time before demolition
VIRDEN - Bruce Paisley has spent much of his life roaming the halls of Virden High School and, later, North Mac High Sch…
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Business Loop 55 to be rerouted through Springfield
The Springfield City Council on Tuesday is expected to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Departme…
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Grandparent program fosters fulfillment, joy
At a table outside Alyson Williams' classroom at Enos Elementary School, first-grader Kamya Small settles in with a pair…
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Majoring in marijuana: Colleges ramp up training for weed industry jobs as demand for pot grows
Marijuana companies are on the prowl for new employees, but experience growing weed in the basement likely won't fly on …
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Secrets of a low-maintenance yard
With the right planning and wise choices our landscapes can require less work and still look great. The goal of an almost-maintenance-free yard is possible.
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Bernard Schoenburg: Lightfoot gets parting gifts from Springfield
Chicago Mayor-elect LORI LIGHTFOOT got to meet Springfield Mayor JIM LANGFELDER during her two-day visit to the capital …
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Local Business Notes: Despite signage, discount retailer still not 'Here Today'
The signs along Wabash Avenue may be HERE TODAY, but there's not much other evidence that the St. Louis-based discount r…
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Two historic properties sell with help from downtown nonprofit
After months of work behind the scenes, two historic buildings in downtown Springfield have new owners after sales were …
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Rochester soaring behind right-hander Reagan Miles
ROCHESTER - Rochester High School senior Reagan Miles' comfort zone as a pitcher extends for miles and miles.Not so much…
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Illinois House rejects 'ban-the-box' law for college admissions
The Illinois House on Friday rejected a bill that would have blocked public colleges and universities from asking about …
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A La Carte: Smoothie King joining growing Jefferson St. dining scene
Tim and Cristine Everett first looked to the heavily developed Wabash Avenue and South Sixth Street when they began rese…
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Pritzker signs law barring local right-to-work zones
Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday signed legislation barring local governments from establishing right-to-work zones, areas wh…
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Under the Dome Podcast: Graduated tax, future Chicago mayor visits
On this week's episode of Under the Dome, powered by The State Journal-Register, Bernard Schoenburg and Angie Muhs talk …
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Brainin, Jr. Blues seek redemption in playoffs
Max Brainin hasn't given up on his goal of playing NCAA Division I college hockey. But the Springfield Jr. Blues right w…
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Chicago mayor-elect tells Senate 'bold action' - including a graduated income tax - needed in Illinois
In her second consecutive day of addressing lawmakers at the Capitol, Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot on Thursday onc…
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