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Amaranth festival-goers say purpose, not name, is what's important
Downtown Springfield's newest summer event, the Amaranth Apple Festival, got underway Friday with live bands and food fr…
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Moody's questions Illinois' ability to pay bills
Despite approval of the state's first full budget in three years, a major bond rating agency said Friday that Illinois h…
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'Boy Band' recap: Devin remains safe, Miles goes home
Did you catch the latest episode of "Boy Band" on ABC? No, of course you didn't. Ratings for the show have been underwhe…
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Under the Dome Podcast: We have a budget; now what?
Welcome the inaugural episode of the Under the Dome Podcast, The State Journal-Register's weekly look at what's happenin…
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New Illinois State Fair parade route not popular with mayor, others
A decision to move the annual Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade Aug. 10 is being criticized by defenders of a decades-…
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Restaurant review: Trying the catfish sandwich Mother Road Diner
Address: Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center, 625 E. St. Joseph St.Phone number: 529-6626Facebook page:
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Peoria Road redevelopment cost estimated at $21M
Redeveloping an area of Peoria Road in Springfield where a little more than half of the buildings are considered dilapid…
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Four new Springfield police officers sworn in
For the four new Springfield police officers sworn in Thursday, the term "typical day" probable won't have much meaning.…
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Springfield aldermen experience highs, lows of social media
To help with cleanup after storms hit Springfield this week, Ward 5 Ald. Andrew Proctor offered to coordinate branch pic…
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Drysdale Tournament: Megan Ikeda, Aydin Folker win at Lincoln Greens
A sidehill birdie putt on the No. 7 hole at Lincoln Greens Golf Course sparked something in Aydin Folker.The Jacksonvill…
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