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Lesko vs. Hawkins a rematch of close 2015 race for city clerk
After a tight race four years ago, the same contenders will vie to be the Springfield city clerk once again.Incumbent Fr…
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21 bridges in Sangamon County considered 'structurally deficient'
An average of 23,000 vehicles per day use each of the two bridges that carry Interstate 72 over Sixth Street in southern…
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3 CS8 questions for Jim Ruppert: What's the takeaway from state?
The high school basketball season came to an end Saturday when boys Class 3A and 4A champions were crowned in Peoria. Wa…
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No plan yet, but Edwards talks of opening beach
Springfield mayoral candidate Frank Edwards has raised the possibility that he would like to reopen Lake Springfield Bea…
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Springfield woman faces murder charge after weekend death
A Springfield woman faces possible first-degree murder charges in connection with the weekend death of a 26-year-old wom…
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Quartz, granite and marble in your bathroom remodel
The ideal bathroom remodel is a winning combination of beauty and practicality. Natural stone adds both qualities. We recently interviewed Adriene Araujo, co-owner of
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Hundreds gather to support local Muslim community
Peter Magan came to the United States from New Zealand 20 years ago.A construction worker and former Springfield Celts r…
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Man hit by gunshot through window on Ash Street
A 67-year-old male was shot in the upper chest late Friday evening in his residence in the 1500 block of East Ash Street…
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Someone to Know: Shawn Artis, volunteer app creator
JACKSONVILLE - Geographic information systems expert Shawn Artis gave of his spare time to create applications that prom…
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Police identify Springfield woman, 26, as homicide victim
Springfield police are continuing an investigation into a homicide that occurred Saturday morning in the 1000 block of N…
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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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Alleged carjacker killed, state trooper shot in Macoupin County
A man accused of carjacking a vehicle in the Metro East area before crashing his vehicle on Interstate 55 in Macoupin Co…
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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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