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Springfield Theatre Centre kicks off 70th season with classic 'Anything Goes'
The Springfield Theatre Center is kicking off its landmark 70th season with the classic "Anything Goes."Originally produ…
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Woman seriously injured in Springfield house fire
A Springfield woman suffered serious injuries Wednesday after a fire broke out in her home at 124 Laconwood Drive.Spring…
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Springfield, chamber cautious on economic development idea
Two key players in local economic development -- the city of Springfield and The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce…
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Two charged with murder in 2016 shooting of Springfield woman
Two people have been arrested in connection with a 10-month old investigation into the murder of a 19-year-old Springfie…
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In historic change, Boy Scouts to let girls in some programs
NEW YORK (AP) - Embracing a historic change, the Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday plans to admit girls into the…
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Report: Springfield area's economic strategy must change
Springfield and Sangamon County must rethink economic development and job creation to reverse years of slowing tax reven…
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UIS announces $40 million fundraising campaign
A center that will study the legacy and lessons of Abraham Lincoln is just one of the goals of a new $40 million fundrai…
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Self-ordering kiosks come to reopened South Grand McDonald's
Long-planned remodeling work at McDonald's on South Grand Avenue in Springfield started earlier than expected thanks to …
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Murder charge filed against teen in Jaycee Park stabbing
Charges were filed Tuesday against a 16-year-old boy in connection with Sunday's stabbing death in Jaycee Park.Marquis M…
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OfficeMax on Iles Avenue to close Nov. 18
OfficeMax is the latest national retail closing for the Springfield market.The office supply and technology store at 295…
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Billions in Illinois bills not sent for payment
Illinois is chasing a moving target as it tries to dig out of the nation's worst budget crisis, and a review obtained by…
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TIF incentives proposed for east-side housing
Ordinances intended to improve east-side housing and to make sure the city is getting its money's worth from large tax-i…
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Authorities identify teen killed in Springfield park stabbing
The Springfield teenager killed in a stabbing Sunday night in a local park has been identified as Robert Wheeler, 16.A 1…
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New UIS-UIC nursing program difficult but high-quality, students say
Expecting to graduate in the spring from one of Springfield's newest training programs for future registered nurses, Tho…
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Gun control measures on agenda for veto session
At least two gun control measures could be addressed in the upcoming veto session of the General Assembly, as reaction c…
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