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Abrams sheds new light on Lincoln trial case
Dan Abrams said there was a moment of surprise when he was researching the 2018 book that detailed Abraham Lincoln's las…
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Southeast clinches at least a share of CS8 title
CHATHAM - On the way to clinching at least a share of the Central State Eight Conference, Southeast High School put a st…
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Four Democratic lawmakers propose expanding reproductive rights
Democratic lawmakers, surrounded by a coalition of advocates, announced plans to expand state reproductive rights at a n…
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Statehouse bill aims to regulate homemade guns, blueprints
A bill introduced last week in the Illinois House would add several layers of state regulation to the production and dis…
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Analysis: $15 minimum wage no windfall for Illinois workers
Nearly a quarter of workers in Illinois would see their pay almost double under a proposal nearing final approval in the…
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What's trending now in wood flooring
From white-washed bleaches to pretty patterns and wide planks to going gray, the top trends in wood flooring offer an exciting degree of variety for homeowners considering a remodeling project.
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American Legion pays tribute to Lincoln's legacy
Abraham Lincoln's legacy should be remembered when thinking about challenges facing both the state and nation today, sev…
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One weekend, four classes? IHSA discussing schedule change to basketball state finals
PEORIA - The state finals basketball tournaments could undergo a major scheduling change in two years, and the state wan…
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Hasara backs Edwards in race for Springfield mayor
Former Springfield Mayor Karen Hasara took over for then-Mayor Ossie Langfelder when she won the city's top job in 1995,…
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New exhibit comes to grips with race, slavery in Illinois history
Deep in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest a couple of summers ago, Tim Townsend said he saw the light go on for a…
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Local business owners warn of consequences from minimum wage hike
With an increase in Illinois' minimum wage apparently headed for approval, Springfield business owners joined colleagues…
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Uncertainty surrounds Abraham Lincoln's early years
Abraham Lincoln was born 210 years ago Tuesday. That much we know for sure. But there are plenty of questions about his …
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Second Springfield man arrested in fake money case
A second person has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the use of counterfeit money at several busin…
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Plains girls to take on Hillsboro in sectional semis
Can Pleasant Plains High School's tough defense and patient offense offset Sammi Matoush and her Hillsboro teammates pla…
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Plans in works for multimillion redevelopment of troubled Poplar Place
When the single-family home across the street was being built, Winfred Liddell, 57, watched with curiosity.Even though L…
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Springfield High's seniors share long history together on girls basketball team
To understand the chemistry between the five senior starters on the Springfield High School girls basketball team, you h…
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