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Schools say more resources needed to meet education goals
Though the evidence-based funding model has given school districts more stability, more resources are needed to meet its…
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Dollar General settles issues with city officials, promises to be better neighbors
Construction of a new Dollar General store on Springfield's east side will continue unimpeded after company officials ad…
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Grace-ful exit: Christell retires after 29 years at downtown church
Sitting in his office at Grace Lutheran Church in downtown Springfield one recent afternoon, the Rev. Thomas Christell, …
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Bernard Schoenburg: Alds. DiCenso, Proctor have new jobs
A couple of Springfield City Council members have new jobs.Ward 6 Ald. KRISTIN DiCENSO started Monday as the $115,000-a-…
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Through wind and rain, show went on at Panther Creek
Weather and a sudden-death playoff will be two of word-association answers when the topic is the 2019 Lincoln Land Champ…
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Rochester School Board accepts superintendent's resignation
The Rochester School Board has formally accepted the resignation of Superintendent Lance Thurman, who had been on "tempo…
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Identities of three killed in crash near Chapin revealed
The Morgan County Coroner's Office has identified the three victims in Sunday's crash on Concord/Arenzville Road at Base…
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Springfield can support sports complex, market analysis says
Springfield has the potential to be a sports tourism destination, a market analysis has revealed.The analysis, conducted…
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Locals turn out to support Trump re-election bid
Elizabeth Bron of Springfield wasn't sold on President Donald Trump, then candidate Trump, in 2016.Bron said she worked …
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State Fair slide aims to return to 'glory days'
Painters from Walker Painting and Sandblasting on Tuesday sprayed on the first coat of a new epoxy coating for the Giant…
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Pharmacies back bill instituting state oversight of pharmacy benefit managers
A bill that passed the General Assembly this year would give the state more oversight over companies criticized for slas…
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Rainbow pride flags fly at two government buildings
For the first time ever, rainbow pride flags flew at two government buildings in Springfield on Monday as part of Pride …
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Megadeth cancels Illinois State Fair show due to singer's illness
Legendary heavy metal band Megadeth has canceled most of its shows for 2019, including its appearance at the Illinois St…
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High-speed race leads to crash in Springfield
A violent three-vehicle crash at South Walnut Street and Lawrence Avenue sent four people to the hospital late Saturday.…
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Auto insurance varies by ZIP code
When it comes to automobile insurance, where you live determines your cost as much as what you drive or how you drive it…
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