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Upgrades eyed for downtown Springfield parking meters
A mobile application that helps find available parking spaces, as well as the ability to pay meters with a credit card, …
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City-funded anti-violence programs draw interest from kids, parents
A couple dozen high school students gathered around two white sedans in the parking lot of the Salvation Army on Clear L…
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Lawmakers quickly adjourn 2nd day of school funding session
The second day of special sessions to deal with school funding ended just like the first with no action to resolve the f…
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'Freak Out' ride canceled at Illinois State Fair after Ohio accident
The state of Illinois says it's suspending the operation of all amusement rides similar to the one involved in a deadly.…
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The King is back: Hoogland celebrates 40th anniversary of Elvis' passing
On June 26, 1977, Elvis Presley took the stage at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. The King was in poor health and r…
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Springfield-area groups, businesses organize school supply drives
Numerous efforts are underway, or about to get started, to ensure low-income Springfield School District students have s…
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Federal grant money released for 10th Street rail project
The city of Springfield has received $14 million in federal grant money awarded last year for the 10th Street rail conso…
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Fairgrounds' big Abe statue temporarily loses an arm
Abe's right arm temporarily joined the backlog of repairs and maintenance at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfie…
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CWLP offers free workshop, tips for reducing power usage
With temperatures climbing above 90 degrees in Springfield again Wednesday, keeping electricity usage down while also st…
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Two brothers arrested for Jimmy John's robbery
Two brothers have been arrested in connection with Monday's armed robbery at the Jimmy John's sub shop at 2421 N. Dirkse…
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