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Spirit of Springfield Muni's 'White Christmas' defies the heat
While Springfield and most of central Illinois is in the middle of a sweltering heat wave, it's beginning to look a lot …
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Springfield police make arrest in city's latest homicide
Springfield police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the July 10 fatal shooting of John Laprice Morgan,…
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Local health care execs: Fix, don't repeal Obamacare
Republican proposals in the U.S. Senate to replace the Affordable Care Act or repeal the law without a replacement would…
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'Boy Band' recap: Did Devin survive Throwback Thursday?
I think I've identified the main problem that keeps "Boy Band" from being a decent show.There's a surplus of reality tal…
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Pentatonix top seller so far among 2017 Grandstand concerts
The a cappella quintet Pentatonix is the leading ticket seller so far among next month's Illinois State Fair Grandstand …
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Springfield on list of 'new builds' for Gander Outdoors
Springfield is on the list for a Gander Outdoors store to replace the soon-to-close Gander Mountain, though just when an…
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Illinois State Fair adding competitive eating contest
Visitors to the Illinois State Fair are already known for their ability to consume large amounts of meat and fried food.…
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Rauner sets deadline for SB 1, says he'll call special session
AUBURN -- Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an ultimatum Friday saying he will call lawmakers back into special session if a scho…
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Sweet relief: Chilly treats one way to beat the heat
People were coping the best they could Thursday as an oppressive heat wave entered its second day in Springfield.For Jon…
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Man arrested in crash has history of fleeing police
Menard County Sheriff Rod Harrison said Thursday that the man accused of causing a four-vehicle accident that injured tw…
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