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Someone to Know: Kristin Lear, new library director in Auburn
AUBURN - Kristin Lear started as a librarian in March at Auburn Public Library District.As of July 18, Lear is the new l…
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Effort to beautify Springfield blooms anew
Mayor Jim Langfelder has revived Springfield Green, a volunteer-led initiative working to beautify the city.The program,…
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Celebrating faith and culture
Bosco Miller helped Frida Fokum found the African Ensemble of Central Illinois in 2003 before leaving for San Antonio in…
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Illinois State Fairgrounds foundation lagging in fundraising
Nearly two years ago, Gov. Bruce Rauner, fed up with inaction by the General Assembly, bypassed the legislature and anno…
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Second round of Men's City Golf Tourney rained out
Sunday's second round of the Men's City Golf Tournament has been postponed due to rain.The tournament has been reduced t…
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Loaded questions: Expert tips on loading the dishwasher
People often have a unique perspective about loading the dishwasher."Everyone thinks they're doing it the right way," said Kimberly Janeway, multimedia content creator for Consumer Reports.
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Bill would protect medical equipment providers from drastic Medicaid payment cuts
Legislation that would put an end to drastic cuts in payments to providers of medical equipment and supplies for Medicai…
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Family planning 'gag rule' debated in advance of public comment deadline
More taxpayer-funded unplanned pregnancies and more cases of sexually transmitted diseases would result if the Trump adm…
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Springfield to see its largest-ever motorcycle rally this week
One of the biggest gatherings of black motorcycle riders in the country will roar into Springfield this week.About 25,00…
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Hotel project injects optimism into Springfield's Legacy Pointe development
After years of setbacks, an 80-room hotel finally broke ground last week at the Legacy Pointe development off MacArthur …
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Labor of love: Parish nurse is birth doula for expectant mothers
Nationally certified birth doula Kim Meyer greets with a familiarity reserved for family the toddler whose mother she su…
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Statehouse Insider: What's wrong with Granite City?
Gov. BRUCE RAUNER took some heat last week from both Democrats and some Republicans for not going to Granite City for Pr…
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Local Business Notes: Discount retailer Here Today to open in Chatham Square
HERE TODAY, a St. Louis-based discount retailer, is slated to open its newest location by mid-September in Springfield's…
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Program aims to give people with disabilities more inclusion in media
It was difficult on Friday to determine who had more fun - the special needs models being photographed for advertising c…
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Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett lead Grandstand concert sales
Up-and-coming country superstar Luke Combs has sold the most tickets so far among the music acts that will play the Illi…
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A La Carte: CoreLife Eatery begins work on Wabash Ave. restaurant
Foundation work has begun on CORELIFE EATERY - the latest national chain to claim a spot on the west side's busy Veteran…
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