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2 weeks ago
First Black priest in the United States to receive a shrine in Quincy
Father Tolton is the first publicly recognized Black priest in the United States.
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State commission finds agent abuses were ‘greenlit by Washington’ for Operation Midway Blitz
Commission says it will make referrals for prosecution of agents to Cook County State’s Attorney.
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Striking Illinois State University staff frustrated over lack of negotiations
Workers seek higher pay, allege university hired replacements.
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Culture and policy combine at Native American Summit
The event promotes Native issues and connects people to lawmakers.
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White Sox activate outfielder Austin Hays from the 10-day injured list
Venable said he plans to ease Hays back into the lineup “to make sure he’s in a good spot.”
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The mighty NL Central is the majors’ only division with 5 winning teams
The NL Central and NL West each had a composite record of 80-61, followed by the AL East at 73-69.
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McDonald’s is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks
McDonald's said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in Springfield hit-and-run, injuring pedestrian
Accident happened Saturday night, and the pedestrian is recovering.
2 weeks ago
Notorious intersection could become less so
Lawrence Ave will be widened from MacArthur to Walnut.
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Meet ‘Buddy’, SMTD’s new Route 66-themed bus
"Buddy" will be at many Route 66 events around Springfield.
2 weeks ago
Play ball! Ribbon cut on new Scheels Sports Park
"Illinois is doing something genuinely special, and Springfield is at the heart of it."
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Pritzker talks ISU strike, accused lawmaker, and Bears proposal during Springfield appearance
Pritzker: Bears don't like "amusement tax" in the legislation.
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‘Some moments ask us to not look away, and this is one of those.’ Anniversary of fatal YNOT accident recognized
Springfield's two hospitals remember Y-Not victims.
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‘It’s not for her’: DHS dedicated Midway Blitz in her name. Her mother says she would have hated it
Illinois Accountability Commission hears final two days of testimony into misconduct by federal immigration officials.
2 weeks ago
7th Circuit upholds ex-Speaker Madigan’s conviction of bribery, other corruption
Appellate panel rejects arguments weeks after new trial, prison release ordered for ComEd defendants.
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Record rain in Springfield from two rounds of severe weather Monday
A Flash Flood Warning was in effect at one point late Monday morning in central Sangamon County.
2 weeks ago
Federal agency casts further uncertainty on Illinois’ credit card ‘swipe fee’ law
Measure slated for a May appellate court hearing prior to July 1 effective date.
