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Greater Springfield Chamber CEO talks Shoes, Brews, & Biz and more
After a weekend of fun here in Springfield, from car shows to a Cozy Dog eating contest. Where does Springfield go from here?
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Springfield nonprofit cuts ribbon on new building for women in recovery
Wooden It Be Lovely moves into former Temple Israel building.
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Lights, camera, tax credits!
Illinois lawmakers give big boost to movie industry while academics claim the Hollywood giveaway is a bad deal for taxpayers.
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Bobby Hauck out after 4 games as Illinois defensive coordinator; unit ranks near bottom in stats
Bielema had hired the former Montana head coach to replace Aaron Henry, who left to be co-defensive coordinator at Notre Dame.
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Pritzker demands data center regulations during veto session
POWER Act failed to move before spring session ended.
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This year’s International Route 66 Mother Road Festival was the biggest ever
Parts of 14 downtown blocks were closed for all the cars that participated.
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Lesko, Turner square off in a debate Sunday and on the ballot Nov. 3
Lesko won't say who will get his vote for governor, while Turner enthusiastically backs incumbent Pritzker.
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Appointed Sangamon County sheriff faces challenger
Democrat Bell, Republican Crouch debated Sunday.
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Citizens admonish Sangamon Co mental health board
Citizens call for evening meetings and remind the board to remember the community's problems with race.
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How much does memory care cost in Illinois?
A Place for Mom reports on memory care costs in Illinois and across the country.
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Springfield Fire Department honors 3 firefighters with Hometown Hero Award
Driver engineer Devin Gilman and firefighters Pete Miller and Firefighter Nick Saccaro were recognized this week for their quick thinking, sound judgment and exceptional teamwork under extreme conditions.
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25 years ablaze: SIU’s ‘Fire Dawgs’ inspires land management careers
More than 1,000 students have completed the program over the past quarter century.
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Prosecutor accused of misconduct in ‘Broadview Six’ case resigns, says US attorney ‘scapegoated’ her
“I was a convenient target to be scapegoated and publicly vilified,” she wrote.
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‘Out of the Darkness Walk’ raises more than $35K for suicide prevention efforts
"You matter to me."
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Bertoletti wins first-ever Cozy Dog eating contest at 66 fest
Chicagoan Pat Bertolettti wins first competition with 51 dogs down.
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Best colleges in Illinois
Stacker compiled a list of the colleges in Illinois using data from Niche.
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October events in Springfield include history lessons, Route 66 conference
Living history, and a Route 66 conference, are among the activities for the public in Springfield in October.
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Man gets 20 years in prison for Pawnee sexual assault of minor
The assault happened in Pawnee April, 2024.
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Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen is beatified in St. Louis, putting him a step from sainthood
The indoor stadium was chosen because there wasn’t a venue large enough in his home Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, to accommodate the anticipated crowd.
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D-186 rethinks hot weather policy
A board member is concerned about conditions at a Sept. 12 football game.