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Pritzker declares Illinois a diesel disaster area, but fuel retailers are wary
Executive order allows broader use of tax-exempt, red-dyed diesel.
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Clock ticking for Illinois data center regulation
Lawmakers, advocates believe regulations must be approved as soon as possible.
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A final salute for unaccompanied veterans at Camp Butler Cemetery
Camp Butler honors unaccompanied and unclaimed veterans.
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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying donation box thief
Man allegedly took $600 in donations.
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LLCC Choir and Band to perform fall concerts
Performances throughout October, November, and December.
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Cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Illinois
Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Illinois using data from Gas Buddy
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McDonald’s sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees
The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in Illinois, said McDonald’s pricing tool uses artificial intelligence to collect data that competing franchises wouldn’t normally share, like store-level sales.
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Chatham dedicates statue to honor memory of 5 killed in YNOT crash
The top represents the eternal flame, with the arcs representing the five children.
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Former Macon County correctional officer pleads guilty following DUI arrest
James Davis was placed on 12 months of conditional discharge after entering a plea agreement, court records show.
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Community input sought for Clinton superintendent search
Online survey to gather information on best qualities for future superintendent candidates.
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Salvation Army in Springfield looking for a new thrift store location
The Family Store will close Oct. 24 after it was deemed no longer profitable.
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Springfield money picture on track to be better than expected
Revenues are more than expected. Purchases are carefully considered.
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Federal grant slowdown stymies fresh food nonprofit, Budzinski
Budzinski is frustrated that the administration delays or even revokes grants: "I think that's illegal."
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Ride In Honor this Sunday to benefit the Veteran’s Memorial Foundation
The annual event helps local veterans organizations and charities. This year, they've chosen two.
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Dolly Parton-created Christmas performance comes to UIS
Dolly Parton wrote music and lyrics for "Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol."
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McCrady talks industrial development
Ryan McCrady, CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance was a guest on the WTAX Morning Newswatch
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Illinois state fairs attracted over 1 million visitors for second year in a row
The fairs were among the most affordable in the Midwest this year, according to Pritzker’s office.
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Octobers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Octobers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
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District 186 board members, parents, employees agree: First Student is falling short
Board member says at six weeks, it's time for the buses to run on time.
