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Statehouse Insider: Spend Governor's Day at the Capitol this year
* That was a nice how do you do for Gov. BRUCE RAUNER.The Illinois House, controlled by the man Rauner sees as evil inca…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Chris Kennedy takes on both parties in Springfield talk
Democratic gubernatorial candidate CHRIS KENNEDY visited with Sangamon County Democrats last weekend and wasn't shy abou…
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New concealed-carry permit applications declining in Illinois
Except for a slight bump in 2016, applications for Illinois concealed-carry permits have been declining since program wa…
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White Oaks Mall at 40: How the shopping landscape has changed
White Oaks Mall in Springfield has been through big changes in the years leading up to the 40th anniversary this month o…
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Road to improving MacArthur Boulevard remains an uncertain path
Walking from South Side Christian Church at the corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Highland Avenue to the Hy-Vee grocery …
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Illinois State Fair's new Thrillville area takes it to the extreme
Extreme sports athlete Dalton Smith jumped over three people Saturday at the Illinois State Fair using a pogo stick that…
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A La Carte: Mexican restaurant returning to Stevenson Drive
The party has returned to Stevenson Drive.LA FIESTA GRANDE opened Thursday in the former LA FIESTA address at 2830 Adlai…
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Police investigating fatal shooting near 17th and Edwards
A 29-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday morning near 17th and Edwards streets.Sangamon County Coroner Cinda Edwar…
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What's happening at the Illinois State Fair on Saturday
Saturday is "Kids Day" at the Illinois State Fair. As always this year, all children ages 12 and under get into the fair…
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Fairgoers flock to 'Freak Out,' despite Ohio carnival accident
Chris McCauley of Beloit, Wisconsin didn't have any reservations about allowing his two children to ride the "Freak Out"…
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Fate of Korean War Museum exhibits still in doubt
Korean War veteran Jim McCrocklin says he isn't so much concerned about the return of his wartime footlocker and other d…
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'Boy Band' recap: Is this the end of the line for Devin?
I'm pretty sure Devin jinxed himself this week.Was it his confidence? Was it the fact that he was in a group called Neve…
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New Twilight Parade route gets mixed reviews
The new route for the Illinois State Fair's Twilight Parade meant that Jean Moody, 88, had a front-row seat for the even…
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Area Football Notebook: Carlinville coach sees life after star RB's departure
Chad Easterday has seen outstanding running backs come and go over his 10 years as football coach at Carlinville High Sc…
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State misses aid payment, but schools still get some overdue money
Illinois missed making a state aid payment to public schools Thursday for the first time ever, although schools still go…
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