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Solar farms proposals get OK from county, await state funding
The Sangamon County Board voted last week in favor of an ordinance tightening standards for large-scale solar farm proje…
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Former Walgreens tech gets 1-day sentence for pain pill thefts
A federal judge placed much of the blame on an abusive husband when he sentenced the man's wife, a former pharmacy techn…
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Restaurant review: Anchors Away
Address: 518 E. Capitol Ave. Phone number: 679-1066 Website: https://www.anchorsawayil.com/Home Hours: 11 a.m-9 p.m. Mon…
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Route 66 Mother Road Festival celebrates classic cars, nostalgia
John Dickerson is very fond of his car, a first generation Opel GT.His connection to the Opel is a nostalgic one. As a y…
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Disney on Ice brings 'Frozen' to BOS Center
Vilma Lehtinen is a huge fan of the Disney movie "Frozen," so she was thrilled when she was chosen to play Elsa as part …
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Running backs boost Illinois offense
CHAMPAIGN - Despite the University of Illinois' 25-19 loss Saturday to South Florida, the Illini running backs were able…
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Here's the kicker: Title-game hero Alewelt also defensive end, tight end for No. 1 Rochester
ROCHESTER - Clay Alewelt might already be considered a legend at Rochester High School.His last-second, 24-yard field go…
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Rep. Butler wants hearings on Lincoln hat authenticity
State Rep. Tim Butler said Wednesday the House should hold hearings to get to the bottom of the Abraham Lincoln Presiden…
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Council shoots down redevelopment of old Bally Vaughn apartments
In a close vote Tuesday, Springfield City Council members shot down approving zoning for the redevelopment of the former…
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CS8 notebook: Ken Leonard trying to become winningest coach in Illinois history
The Leonard Bowl regularly has Central State Eight Conference implications.This year's edition has even more at stake.Sa…
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Springfield Shop 'n Saves to close if buyer isn't found soon
Springfield's two remaining Shop 'n Save grocery stores will shut down by the end of the year if a new owner isn't found…
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Fact check: Raoul ad makes false claim about Harold's stance on gay adoption
Editor's note: This is the latest article - reported and written by PolitiFact, operated in Illinois by the Better Gover…
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Fact-Check: Erika Harold ad misleads in attacking opponent over property taxes
Editor's note: This is the latest in a periodic feature intended to verify the truthfulness of statements made by Illino…
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Fact check: Does J.B. Pritzker want a mileage tax?
CHICAGO - Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign has hit the Illinois airwaves with a new claim that Democratic challen…
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Springfield teen, photographer reunite on 9/11 for another portrait session
Everyone who's old enough to remember knows where they were on Sept. 11, 2001.On that day, local photographer Sarah Pett…
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