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Bicentennial Birthday Party in Chicago moves to smaller venue
Illinois' 200th birthday party planned for Dec. 3 has been moved to a smaller venue in Chicago due to weaker-than-expect…
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Election has some Illinois GOP leaders fearing for party's future
In far southeastern Illinois' Crawford County, Earl Deckard looked with trepidation at Tuesday's election results that p…
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Illinois Bicentennial: Obama's Illinois political career helped shape his presidency
Editor's note: The weekly Illinois Bicentennial series is brought to you by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors …
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Politicians who focus on attacks don't deserve votes, Medal of Honor recipient says
A Medal of Honor recipient who put his own life at risk and killed enemy troops in the Vietnam War to protect himself an…
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Someone to Know: Pawnee Police Chief Jan Bowsher
PAWNEE - Pawnee Police Chief Jan Bowsher was the first female police chief in Sangamon County and the third one in Illin…
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A beginner's guide to hosting Thanksgiving
If this is your first time being in charge of Thanksgiving festivities, it's normal to feel overwhelmed. Organization will be key here as you prepare to make your own traditions. The first thing you need to consider is whether you're...
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Care Connect program helps reduce economic, social stresses on HIV patients
After James Charles was diagnosed with HIV more than 20 years ago, a federally funded program in Springfield helped him …
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Pritzker win alters focus of veto session
With the election over, it's time for state lawmakers to return to Springfield for their annual veto session, which begi…
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Lincoln, three other presidents voted top leaders in Illinois history
Illinois is definitely the Land of Lincoln. Voters in the Illinois Top 200 project have selected Abraham Lincoln as the …
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Factory problem ruled out in case of metal in Halloween candy
SHERMAN - A thin razor found in a piece of candy on Halloween appears to have been inserted by one or more people and wa…
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Rochester thumps Taylorville to move into state semifinals
TAYLORVILLE - In a matchup of high-powered offenses, it was Rochester High School's defense that proved the difference i…
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The Incubator hopes to brew coffee, spur growth in downtown Springfield
At first glance, those who stop by The Incubator - a cafe, bar and workspace that opened earlier this month in the space…
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Carlinville reaches 3A semifinals with 35-21 win over Williamsville
CARLINVILLE -- Williamsville High School did its best to keep Carlinville's Kyle Dixon from putting on another playmakin…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Sgro to seek 8th four-year term as Park Board president
Springfield Park Board President LESLIE SGRO says she's running for an eighth four-year term in the spring."I'm focused …
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Statehouse Insider: Election night set one kind of record
Republicans may not like this, but Tuesday's election may have set some kind of record for quick results, statewide offi…
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100 years ago: Springfield wildly celebrates end of WWI
A century ago today in Springfield, the parades started at 4 a.m.News that negotiators had agreed on an armistice to end…
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