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Special Olympian gets hero's welcome
NEW BERLIN -- Special Olympics gold medalist Jonathan Mies received a hero's welcome home on Sunday as he was paraded th…
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26 Illinois counties have passed 'gun sanctuary' resolutions. Are they constitutional?
A "gun sanctuary" trend spreading across Illinois counties in support of Second Amendment rights has raised questions ab…
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Lincoln's death, Chicago fire top list of Illinois' most heartbreaking moments
A president's death, the Great Chicago Fire and the deadliest tornado in American history top the list of Illinois' most…
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Someone to Know: Michelle Norris, U.S. Department of Justice honoree
A university class assignment led Springfield native Michelle Norris into a field of interest that has earned her honors…
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Best of Preps Male Athlete and Metro Football Player of the Year: Rochester's Nic Baker
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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Both local parties see state, national issues as leverage
As local parties gear up for the fall campaign season, Sangamon County Democrats are hoping to use state and national po…
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Jacksonville's Folker looks forward to more match play at Drysdale
JACKSONVILLE - It's a rare opportunity that golfers get to play in tournaments using a match-play format.Jacksonville Hi…
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U.S. out of the World Cup, but Springfield soccer unaffected
The United States men's national team's absence from the World Cup in Russia this summer has caused many to contemplate …
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Physician assistant hirings could rise under legislation sent to governor
J. Travis Dowell says he has had to pass up hiring top-notch physician assistants for rural health-care clinics in Peter…
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A La Carte: No Portillo's for Springfield yet, but mayor encourages them to look beyond west side
PORTILLO'S officials remain mum on plans to open the Chicago-style chain in the capital city, despite Springfield Mayor …
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Anti-violence protesters shut down part of Chicago freeway
CHICAGO - Thousands of anti-violence protesters marched along a Chicago interstate on Saturday, shutting down traffic to…
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Best of Prep Female Athlete and Metro Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Glenwood's Makenzie Bray
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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Bernard Schoenburg: 'Great communicator' would be tweeting today, former aide says
If President RONALD REAGAN were in office today, he would probably be tweeting. But he may be using "slightly different …
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Medicaid processing backlog a fatal blow for Girard nursing home
GIRARD - Donald Barnes is happy with the care that his 81-year-old wife, Hazel, has received at Pleasant Hill Village's …
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Springfield MakerSpace provides creative outlet for artists and learners
More than three years after forming and now with a larger workspace, Springfield MakerSpace, 1000 S. Spring St., is invi…
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