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Liberia's president-elect has ties to Springfield
When Clarence Weah says that seeing his older brother, George Weah, get elected president of Liberia is like a dream com…
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Springfield Public Schools, others call off classes due to cold
District 186 schools will be closed on Tuesday due to the combination of predicted temperature and wind chill factor. Th…
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Lawyer speaks at MLK Breakfast of helping King days before his death
W.J. Michael Cody, a lawyer who helped fight a legal battle for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shortly before the civil righ…
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Youthful Reyes already in comeback mode for Cardinals
A glance at Alex Reyes' face might lead you to think he's even younger than his 23 years. But Reyes already knows a lot …
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$21.7M student union officially opens at UIS
As hundreds of people gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday at University of Illinois Springfield's new student …
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Someone to know: Meet Bill Cellini Jr.
Something to know about him: Cellini grew up in Springfield but currently lives and works as a documentary writer (for C…
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How can Illinois solve its teacher shortage?
As a shortage of teachers continues to plague Illinois, especially in central and southern counties, suggestions are bei…
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How Illinois governor candidates would address gun violence
CHICAGO - Even as the homicide rate has dropped in Chicago, violence remains one of the city's top problems, and concern…
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Kennedy targets gun violence in Illinois governor campaign
CHICAGO - Few people running for public office have been more personally affected by gun violence than Chris Kennedy, wh…
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Gambling expansion in Illinois no sure bet
Proponents of gambling expansion in Illinois are split on whether major legislation will get signed into law in 2018, wi…
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Cuts, consolidation, higher taxes in Langfelder's budget plan
A mixture of cuts, consolidation and tax increases would pull Springfield through the next fiscal year, which starts in …
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Pleasant Plains girls basketball team soaring despite youth
PLEASANT PLAINS - Pleasant Plains High School most likely wins the award for having the youngest roster of any girls bas…
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Springfield hospitals seeing more stroke patients
Long known in downstate Illinois for its heart care, Springfield is experiencing a surge of patients seeking care for a …
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Springfield Sports Hall of Fame unveils next class of inductees
The newest Springfield Sports Hall of Fame induction class includes a pair of former college basketball standout point g…
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Democrats try to stand out in attorney general primary
CHICAGO - With early voting just weeks away, the Democratic candidates vying for a shot to replace Attorney General Lisa…
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