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Statehouse Insider: State fair political days over for another year. Happy? * What would the state fair be without the two political parties descending on Springfield for their annual pep rallies?… Read more >>

Bernard Schoenburg: With some blunt talk, GOP candidates take on Durbin Republicans in Springfield last week got a preview of the field of possible candidates to take on U.S. Sen. DICK DURBIN,… Read more >>

Director helped Boys and Girls Clubs survive, thrive after tough times Irma Wallace says the kindness that William Legge showed to her foster son, and the volunteer opportunities the boy rece… Read more >>

At the Illinois State Fair, farmers celebrate ag but bemoan a 'nightmare' of a year Cooper Garlisch, age 2, was not about to lose the Cutest Little Farmer contest. Climbing atop his red toy tractor, he sc… Read more >>

Bettenhausen 100 rained out, rescheduled Sept. 22

Saturday's USAC Silver Crown Series Tony Bettenhausen Memorial 100 has been postponed due to rain. It has been reschedul…

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Pritzker signs bills to help first responders

On a day that first responders were honored at the state fair, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation to help them with m…

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Wyndham under new ownership

Just less than a year after being foreclosed upon, the Wyndham Springfield City Centre is under new ownership.Tower Capi…

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'Professor Longhair' performs magic with humor, kids' help Randy Thompson, aka "Professor Longhair," gave Alex Thompson of Springfield an opportunity to realize his love of balloo… Read more >>

Medicaid processing delays continue to haunt Girard nonprofit after nursing home's closure

GIRARD - Delays by state government in processing applications for Medicaid coverage made Pleasant Hill Village go witho…

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Under the Dome Podcast: Pelosi and Scalise come to Springfield On this week's episode of Under The Dome the State Journal-Register's Doug Finke and Bernard Schoenburg breakdown a visi… Read more >>

After floating idea, President Donald Trump says he's still reviewing commutation for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich President Donald Trump said Thursday he is still reviewing a possible commutation of disgraced former Democratic Gov. Ro… Read more >>

Ted Nugent to headline inaugural Outdoor Expo in Springfield American sporting legend Ted Nugent will be coming to Springfield next month as the celebrity headline speaker for an in… Read more >>

Phllies stun Cubs on Harper's slam in ninth PHILADELPHIA - Bryce Harper blasted a grand slam with one out in the ninth inning, capping a six-run rally that sent the… Read more >>

Cardinals held to two hits in 2-1 loss to Reds CINCINNATI - Sonny Gray struck out 10 while pitching five scoreless innings, and the Cincinnati Reds held off the St. Lo… Read more >>

Scalise, GOP officials rally to build party U.S. House Republican Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana, who was seriously wounded when a gunman opened fire on Republican… Read more >>

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