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Odugbesan, Taylorville reign over Mattoon in homecoming game
TAYLORVILLE -- Friday night marked the first and only Taylorville High School homecoming football game for Yemi Odugbesa…
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4 charged with murder in Springfield hotel death held on $2M bond
Four Springfield residents were arraigned on murder and robbery charges Friday afternoon in connection with the death of…
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Improved Illinois defense takes on Rutgers
CHAMPAIGN - Rutgers entered last season's game against the University of Illinois at 1-4.The Scarlet Knights opened that…
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A La Carte: New Dew Chilli location opens Wednesday on Dirksen
Springfield's legendary DEW CHILLI PARLOR will again have three Springfield locations with a Wednesday opening planned o…
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Jury convicts Chicago officer of 2nd-degree murder
CHICAGO - A white Chicago officer was convicted of second-degree murder Friday in the 2014 shooting of a black teenager …
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For long-lasting linens, proper care is key
If you've ever been fortunate enough to sleep in a four-star-hotel bed, you know there is nothing like the crisp, clean feel of fine white sheets. I cherished my first set, a wedding present, and was dismayed when, over time, they yellowed and...
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Oliver North to speak at GOP's Lincoln Day Dinner
Retired Marine Lt. Col Oliver North, now the president of the National Rifle Association, will be the keynote speaker at…
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Springfield High QB Rashad Rochelle named Bears' 'all-star'
Springfield High quarterback Rashad Rochelle, who led the Senators to a stunning win over Sacred Heart-Griffin last week…
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Medical marijuana use up 83% in Illinois
After campaigning to convince other veterans that marijuana can help treat post-traumatic stress disorder, Colin Bond is…
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Defensive shift: Jacksonville seeks return to playoffs after making adjustments
JACKSONVILLE -- What was once a high-scoring program, Jacksonville High School football has rebranded itself with a toug…
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State panel rejects Rauner plan to ease coal plant pollution rules
Gov. Bruce Rauner's plan to ease air pollution rules for eight Illinois coal-fired power plants was rejected by a state …
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Lakeside True Value changes owners, but keeps it in the family
At Lakeside True Value, 2221 Stevenson Drive, it has always been a family affair.For the past 65 years, generations of t…
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4 Springfield residents charged with murder in September hotel death
Four Springfield residents face murder and robbery charges in connection with the death of a man last month inside a Spr…
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Lincoln Bonanza to close if buyer not found soon
LINCOLN - Bonanza has welcomed visitors to Lincoln for the past 36 years, offering a variety of foods paired with Midwes…
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Chicago's 'Hamilton' star to perform 'Gettysburg Address' rap at Bicentennial Birthday Party
An actor who portrays Alexander Hamilton on stage nightly in Chicago will rap the famous words of Abraham Lincoln during…
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Yemi Odugbesan catches on in hurry with Taylorville football team
TAYLORVILLE - Yemi Odugbesan had to hit the ground running when he arrived at Taylorville High School last February. He …
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