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Rare raptor sighting has Springfield bird-watchers excited
A type of raptor not often seen in the Springfield area has bird-watchers excited over the rare sight.An adult Mississip…
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Springfield police continue to investigate uptick in thefts from cars
Springfield police are encouraging residents to take precautions as they continue to investigate a recent uptick in thef…
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Rauner 'deeply troubled' by Trump's Helsinki comments
Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "brutal dictator," and President Donald Trump's comments about election interferen…
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Rauner signs laws to improve Quincy veterans' home
Gov. Bruce Rauner Tuesday signed bills stemming from the legionella outbreaks at the Illinois Veterans' Home in Quincy t…
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Rauner's campaign spent nearly $8 million last quarter. Pritzker's spent more than double that.
Anyone with a TV already knows that Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker are both spendi…
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10 tips to keep your swimming pool safe this summer
On a sizzling summer day, there's nothing better than taking a refreshing dip in a swimming pool. But that private oasis in your backyard can be a big safety hazard for kids.
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City council authorizes YMCA's $5.9 mIllion TIF request
The Springfield City Council unanimously approved one of the largest tax increment financing requests in the city's hist…
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Benedictine president hopes for $3 million for Springfield campus
At a community engagement forum about the future of Benedictine University's Springfield campus Monday night, president …
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Springfield's Dorsey appointed SIU's interim president
Springfield resident Dr. J. Kevin Dorsey was appointed interim president of the Southern Illinois University system on M…
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Kidzeum in Springfield gets ready for Saturday's grand opening
The first thing you see when you walk through the doors of the Kidzeum of Health and Science is a giant, three-story tal…
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Florida official hired to lead Springfield-area economic development corporation
The public-private partnership aiming to attract economic development to Springfield and Sangamon County finally has a C…
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Gov. Rauner signs two gun control bills, says he'll veto another
Gov. Bruce Rauner turned his attention to gun issues Monday, signing two bills aimed at combating gun violence, but sayi…
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Cubs sweep Padres, open 2 1/2-game lead at break
SAN DIEGO - Jon Lester and the Chicago Cubs are on top of the National League at the All-Star break.Lester won for the e…
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Havana fire chief to compete in Transplant Games
Havana Fire Chief John Kachanuk once enjoyed many forms of intense physical activity, and was lifting weights 14 years a…
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Durbin not confident Illinois election systems are secure
In wake of the indictment of 12 Russian agents for allegedly hacking into state election voting systems during the 2016 …
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Footage shows man killed by Chicago police ran away, reached for waist
CHICAGO - A man killed by Chicago police had a gun in a holster at his hip and was shot multiple times as he ran away, s…
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