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Study: Sangamon, Morgan get Fs for safe driving around schools
A traffic analytics company that measures safe driving near schools ranked Illinois 49th in the country, while Sangamon …
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Adventurous film fans take chance on 'Mystery Movie Monday'
On Monday at the Legacy Theatre, moviegoers will grab a bag of popcorn and settle down in their seats in anticipation. T…
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Sports betting not a financial home run for states
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The race to legalize sports betting is on now that the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed it in all 5…
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Personal assistants hope Pritzker grants reprieve from Rauner OT rule
David Spurney of rural Staunton hopes the new year brings an end to statewide restrictions on overtime for personal assi…
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One month later, effects of Taylorville tornado linger
Although the EF-3 tornado that hit Taylorville Dec. 1 was felt by those in its path for mere minutes, its effects linger…
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Ideas for 5 spaces that could deliver more 'you' time
I spend my days as an organizer helping clients optimize their storage and use their living space in efficient and sensible ways. Although every house is different - small or large, new or old, modern or traditional, one level or four...
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First baby born in Springfield in 2019: Tylin Allen Bradley
After 13 hours of labor, Tylin Allen Bradley was born at Memorial Medical Center at 2:13 a.m., making him the first baby…
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Satan, storms and Jayson Werth: 2018's most-read stories
As 2018 winds down, here's a look at the 10 most-read stories from sj-r.com.1. Satanic Temple monument added to Illinois…
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BOS president McGlasson retiring after 45-year career in banking
After 45 years in the banking industry, it would be easy to assume this was always the field that Bank of Springfield Pr…
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Someone to know: SHS senior Maddy Harris shares her love of skating
After attending an open skate when she was 8 years old, Maddy Harris fell in love with figure skating. Now, she spends 2…
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Investigator asks Rauner to grant clemency to convicted killer
A private investigator and former Springfield alderman is appealing to Gov. Bruce Rauner in his last weeks in office abo…
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North Mac falls short of Waverly title
WAVERLY - Concord Triopia High School held a slim one-point lead after three quarters and closed out the game by making …
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Auburn takes fourth at Abe's Rumble
Auburn High School took fourth place Saturday at the Abe's Rumble dual team wrestling tournament at the Bank of Springfi…
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Mayor's proposed budget: no major cuts, no new tax increases
After years of revenue shortfalls leading to tax increases and cuts, Mayor Jim Langfelder says the city is on solid fina…
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How would recreational pot affect Illinois' medical marijuana?
The need for a statewide medical-marijuana program won't go away if the Illinois General Assembly and Gov.-elect J.B. Pr…
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Pritzker victory, Taylorville tornado lead list of top local stories in 2018
From Democrats sweeping statewide offices in the November election to a powerful tornado sweeping through Taylorville, i…
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