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New leader for Downtown Springfield, Inc.
Jay Shanle has been interim executive director since February.
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Rising fertilizer costs could negatively effect local famers
If prices continue to rise, this could cause a problem in next year's growing season.
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Republican senators: Help businesses, keep our kids in IL
Their theme: Don't leave here. Live here!
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Man dead after ‘tragic accident’ at Springfield golf course
"It was a shocking piece of news -- terrible and shocking," said Chief Patrick Murphy.
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High Schoolers help elementary students ‘RYse’ with YMCA
Elementary students learned the "High School Life" from SHG Seniors.
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Illinois House committee advances bill banning immigration detention centers near homes, schools
The bill comes months after Broadview facility became focal point of Midway Blitz.
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Lawmakers advance Pritzker’s cell phone ban, social media regulations
Bill expanding 4-year degrees at community colleges progresses after facing opposition last year.
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Prescription drug price control bill passes first committee hurdle
But sponsor says she is negotiating another amendment.
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Kinziger’s 16 help Illinois State take down Dayton 61-55 in NIT quarterfinals
ISU now plays Abilene Christian Friday night.
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NWS: Severe weather possible Thursday afternoon, followed by much colder temperatures
Severe weather followed by a 30-50 degree drop in temperatures by Friday morning.
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Business group: Seizure bill is not fair
NFIB says insurance requirement should apply to state.
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Local libraries struggle to afford digital content, push for new legislation
"There was a John Grisham book that came out a few years ago that I could, as a private citizen, go on Amazon and buy the electronic copy for $9.99," Meyer said. "It cost the library $89.99, and we could only check it out 26 times."
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Owner pushes forward after fire damages historic King’s Daughters Home
Owner Yolonda Rice will lead a renovation of the house for nursing students and travel nurses, offering an affordable and supportive place to stay.
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Teamsters who drive for First Student Inc vote to authorize a strike
Teamsters have voted to authorize a strike if an agreement with First Student Inc. isn't reached by the end of March.
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Small fire in Springfield state office building
No injuries, and no word yet on a cause.
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NTSB: Use of prescription meds by school bus driver ‘likely’ contributed to 2024 fatal crash near Rushville
Report: Prescription pain meds and fatugue 'likely' led to the crash.
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Crime of the Week: Help Southern View police identify burglary/theft suspects
Items stolen from storage units.
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Yearslong ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again
Illinois retailers say they need to know soon whether to purchase ethanol-infused E15 gasoline for summer use.
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Legal battle intensifies over appointing special prosecutor for alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses
Cook County state’s attorney calls demand ‘baseless,’ claims effort would backfire.
