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Illinois State Museum re-accredited, plans to increase employee numbers
The Illinois State Museum has been re-accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, despite being put on probation by …
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Report on Illinois School for the Deaf points out flaws
JACKSONVILLE - The state's $18-million-a-year school for about 220 deaf and hard-of-hearing children and young adults fr…
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Springfield shows its Irish spirit during annual parade
Kids - and some adults - positioned themselves for candy and beads on the route for the 35th annual St. Patrick's Day pa…
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Three vie for Springfield City Council's only open seat
Dean Graven says he has been intertwined with Springfield's last four mayoral administrations.Erin Conley believes she h…
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General Assembly debating bills on bag taxes
Before the spring legislative session is over, Illinois residents might find it pays -- literally -- to hang onto those …
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Local Business Notes: Dahl: New hotel unlikely to have major impact on occupancy
There was mostly praise from members of the Springfield City Council last week for the developers of a proposed hotel an…
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Carlson takes on incumbent McMenamin in Ward 7
The race for Ward 7 alderman pits two-term incumbent Joe McMenamin against Capital Township Trustee Brad Carlson."As an …
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Statehouse Insider: Legislature does another fast-track job
Once again last week, the Illinois General Assembly proved it can move quickly when it wants to.In the space of three da…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Democrats take on City Clerk Lesko's record
While city of Springfield offices are officially nonpartisan, the Sangamon County Democratic Party is targeting the reco…
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Jr. Blues clinch postseason return with win over Chippewa
The Springfield Jr. Blues marked off one item on their checklist Friday night: clinching their second straight North Ame…
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Should state allow 12-year-olds to be home alone?
At what age should it be legal for a child to be at home alone, or to be caring for younger siblings?In Illinois, it's c…
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A La Carte: Restaurant opening this spring in Lincoln Home neighborhood
Plans are in the works for the rebirth of THE SPRINGFIELD CARRIAGE CO. in the Abraham Lincoln-era home just south of the…
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Finalists named for Horace Mann Educator of the Year
Finalists for the 2019 Horace Mann Educator of the Year and Administrator of the Year from District 186 have been named.…
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Man charged in connection with Springfield woman's death
A former Springfield man who recently served prison time for attacking a senior citizen in the 1990s has been charged wi…
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Over and out: Baer, Iowa stop Illinois in second round
CHICAGO - Nicholas Baer made five of Iowa's 12 3-pointers and scored 17 points, helping the Hawkeyes pull away from Illi…
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