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Strip malls keep booming in Springfield
As construction on his second strip mall development along Hedley Road nears completion, developer Mike Ryan said he has…
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Teacher at center of sexual misconduct probe identified
JACKSONVILLE - The Illinois School for the Deaf teacher being investigated by police for alleged sexual contact with one…
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Bernard Schoenburg: Sinclair station WICS newscast features Trump elaborating on 'fake news'
Springfield-based WICS-TV is an affiliate of the ABC network - which some would call mainstream media - but the station …
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Statehouse Insider: Pritzker: No idea if fed tax cut helped me
There have been plenty of stories around lately of people with more modest incomes expressing disappointment that they'r…
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Report: Medicaid funding shortfalls causing Illinois nursing homes to close
Since March 2014, 20 state-licensed skilled-care nursing homes have closed for financial reasons, while many of those co…
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What's causing those stains on the chimney?
Q: Our chimney is badly stained from weather. A chimney sweep told us chemicals and power washing would not guarantee removing these stains, and a heavy power wash could even damage the brick. How can we safely remove the...
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Local business notes: Gander Outdoors set to re-open in June
After a nearly two-year hiatus, outdoor equipment and apparel retailer GANDER OUTDOORS will soon reopen its Springfield …
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Magicians' act: Minnesota takes series lead over Jr. Blues
It didn't take long for the Springfield Jr. Blues to go from solid playoff footing to hitting a slippery slope Friday ni…
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Boston-based medical cannabis company buys local dispensary
Amid Gov. J.B. Pritzker's push to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Illinois, one of Springfield's two medical …
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Canadian crash victims return to Lincoln to thank first responders
First responders rarely get to see what happens after they finish their rescuing duties. On Wednesday, Lincoln Rural and…
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Bill would require Illinois children to start school by age 5, threatening kindergarten redshirting
Sometimes parents send their kids to kindergarten at the relatively advanced age of 6 because they hope their children w…
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A La Carte: Cousins Subs looking for franchisees in Springfield
COUSINS SUBS branched out from its home state of Wisconsin in January opening in Chicago's Loop - the first of 40 locati…
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Fairlee impressive: Southeast senior wins 100, 200 at Glenwood meet
CHATHAM - Winning two sprint events and setting the top time in Class 2A in the process is a big accomplishment for any …
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Census: Springfield area, many other places in Illinois lose population
Sangamon County saw its population drop 0.8 percent between July 2017 and July 2018, according to U.S. census data relea…
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Despite ailments, Mary Clay 'pushes through'
"Today's a bad day for me," announced Mary Clay, sitting at a table at her Springfield restaurant, Clay's Popeye's BBQ, …
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Beardstown woman accused of spiking Illinois state trooper's drink
A Beardstown woman faces numerous charges after she allegedly used an unidentified substance to spike the sports drink a…
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