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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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Kidzeum nears opening day as work, fundraising continue
As the Kidzeum of Health and Science gets closer to its opening day, organizers of the downtown venue are continuing the…
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John Hambelton hired as Pleasant Plains head football coach
PLEASANT PLAINS - Given the conclusion of his last head coaching experience, no one could blame John Hambelton if he hes…
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Search continues for missing kayaker in Sangamon River
The father of a missing Springfield kayaker said he's grateful that so many people are helping in the search for his son…
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Illinois' late fees skyrocket over past 3 years
Illinois has racked up more in late-payment fees in less than three years than it did in the previous 18 years combined,…
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Drone races bring fans from region to Springfield
The six racing drones resembled a swarm of angry bees Sunday as they bobbed and weaved their way through the first turn …
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Springfield author/firefighter Danual Berkley to release children's book
Danual Berkley, 31, grew up in Jacksonville, never seeing children's books about black families.The father of two sons -…
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Fire destroys detached garage in Springfield
Black smoke could be seen as far away as Chatham Road on Sunday after fire broke out in a detached garage near Clear Lak…
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Statehouse bills would increase drivers' awareness of bike safety
Two bills aimed at making the road safer for cyclists are moving forward in the Illinois General Assembly.
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Proposal would let more voters try to cut property taxes
As legislation to freeze property taxes remains stalled in the state legislature, some Republican senators are suggestin…
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Search resumes for missing kayaker in Sangamon River
Authorities spent about nine hours Sunday searching for a missing Springfield man who disappeared while kayaking on the …
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Raj Sinha falls in final match but Springfield High claims title
Getting off to a fast start was the game plan for Springfield High School junior Raj Sinha in his singles championship m…
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Government consolidation efforts gain traction in General Assembly
Before his election to the Illinois House in 2012, state Rep. Sam Yingling was the supervisor of his local township in c…
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Woman fears former fiance's killer will be released from a Springfield mental facility
For more than 30 years, Elizabeth Kohan has lived with the fear that the man who stalked and brutally killed her fiance …
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Alpacas take center stage at fairgrounds
The nearly 2-year-old male alpaca Spittin Image placed third in the yearling silver grey males class competition to the …
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A La Carte: 'Fast-casual' Sicilian restaurant headed for downtown
LA PIAZZA CUCINA ITALIANA - a modern twist on authentic Sicilian cuisine - is poised to open in the former Z BISTRO in d…
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