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Executive Mansion renovations continue ahead of July reopening
Though the dust has yet to settle on the Illinois Executive Mansion site, clear signs of progress are evident ahead of i…
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Ag submits months-late payment voucher for state fairgrounds fire protection
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has sent a voucher to the state comptroller's office to finally pay about $109,00…
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Drew Henrikson, Rochester overpower Springfield High
ROCHESTER - With Drew Henrikson on the mound, Rochester High School didn't need a lot of offense, but the Rockets sure g…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Rauner denies threatening McCann; McCann sticks to story
Gov. BRUCE RAUNER denies an allegation from State Sen. SAM McCANN, R-Plainview, that in 2015, Rauner warned the senator …
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Springfield Theatre Centre brings 'Robin Hood' for 70th season
Intense sword fights, witty humor and a legendary romance will take over the Hoogland stage this weekend with Springfiel…
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Teens encouraged to sign up for organ donation registry
Secretary of State Jesse White encouraged Springfield high school students to become organ donors as part of his tour to…
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HomeGoods expected to open later this year on Iles Avenue
Home fashions retailer HomeGoods is coming to the building vacated by OfficeMax at 2951 W. Iles Ave., store officials co…
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Illinois Senate approves Equal Rights Amendment
Illinois senators voted Wednesday to ratify the federal Equal Rights Amendment that protects women's rights.With no deba…
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Illinois Department of Corrections needs $420 million to get through June
The Illinois Department of Corrections needs an extra $420 million to get through the remainder of the budget year, whic…
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Americans are texting more behind the wheel, ignoring new laws
If you're driving right now, it's far more likely you are reading this on your phone than you would have been a year ago…
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Fact check: Facts bug new Pritzker attack line on Quincy veterans' home
Editor's note: This is the latest in a periodic feature intended to verify the truthfulness of statements made by Illino…
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Rauner wants 'serene' park like D.C. Mall
Gov. Bruce Rauner, who is backing a proposal for a new downtown park on the block that once contained the YWCA, said he …
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Cath-lab equipment from St. John's leaves for India hospital
A 40-foot-long metal container with almost 10 tons of donated materials from Springfield, including medical equipment to…
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Wet Bar owner signs contract with city to regain 3 a.m. liquor license
After having his 3 a.m. liquor license suspended in October, downtown Springfield bar owner Yatti Ely signed a contract …
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House GOP voices opposition to progressive income tax
With Democrat J.B. Pritzker saying a progressive state income tax is his top priority, House Republicans are uniting beh…
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