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Search continues for man missing near Pawnee since June 10
A group of volunteer searchers made their way through mud and dense underbrush Tuesday as the search for missing arrowhe…
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Former VP Joe Biden to keynote Democrat brunch in Springfield Aug. 16
Former Vice President Joe Biden will be the keynote speaker for the Illinois Democratic County Chairmen's Association br…
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Madigan's ex-chief of staff owed $130K in unused time off
The former chief of staff to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan who resigned amid sexual harassment allegations will…
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Best of Preps Inspiration Award: Lanphier's Blessing Casey
On June 22, The State Journal-Register honored dozens of local high school athletes at the annual Best of Preps awards c…
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It's another day without a Janus v. AFSCME decision
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that involves an Illinois government employee from Springfield and could affect how public e…
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Home Help: Essential home-buying tips
Tip of the weekEssential home-buying tipsWhether buying a first home or looking for an upgrade, there are things you can do to feel more confident as you begin your search.
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Bicentennial exhibit to open at state museum
Slivers of Illinois history - from fossils dating back 400 million years to a Vietnam veteran's flag from the early 1980…
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Marilyn Monroe dress sells for $50,000, buys time for Lincoln foundation
The Saturday auction in Las Vegas may have been about selling a Marilyn Monroe-owned dress, but that transaction also bo…
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Sam McCann files petitions for governor's race
State Sen. Sam McCann, a Conservative Party candidate for governor, was joined by his running mate, Aaron Merreighn of R…
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Still no Janus vs. AFSCME decision from U.S. Supreme Court
The wait for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on public employee unions will go on even longer.The court issued opinions in t…
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Cowboy way: Church celebrates 10th anniversary with country gospel songs
PETERSBURG -- Merrill Dierker of Petersburg was fiddling with a handwritten list of about 12 gospel songs he was conside…
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Historic Tropics sign illuminated in Lincoln
LINCOLN - The well-known, Route 66 diner, The Tropics, is gone, but the neon glow of its wind-blown palm tree sign retur…
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Will Illinois raise the minimum salary for teachers?
Illinois last set a minimum salary for school teachers in 1980.In the 38 years since, those salary levels have never bee…
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Coroner IDs motorcyclist killed in crash, woman who died of 'medical issue'
The Sangamon County Coroner's Office has identified the motorcyclist who died after a crash Saturday afternoon and the d…
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Aldermen looking at rules to punish council members for 'disorderly conduct'
At the request of an alderman, the city is researching rules that would address disorderly conduct among aldermen and co…
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Illinois finalizes its plans to prevent another Russian hack
Local election officials hoping to use federal cybersecurity funding to upgrade Illinois' decades-old voting machines wi…
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