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Are home prices going down in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?
Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how home prices have changed in Springfield, IL in 2026.
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GOP: Pritzker is soft on crime
Plummer: "Gov Bailey is going to be a lot better than Gov Pritzker on crime. There's no doubt in my mind about that."
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Celebrating Illinois food
St Louis' Clementine's ice cream wants to sell "boozy" flavors in Illinois.
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Insurance bill combining homeowners and auto regulation passes House, awaits Senate action
Bill gives state authority to regulate homeowners and auto insurance premiums.
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Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to start the season on injured list after tweaking knee during WBC
Mesa, AZ (AP) – Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will start the season on the injured list as he recovers from a…
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Houston, Illinois carry strong opening-weekend efficiency in March Madness into Sweet 16 collision
The third-seeded Illini had the second-largest scoring margin (plus-56) of the first weekend while averaging 1.382 points per possession (181 points on 131 possessions).
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Blakes leads Vanderbilt to 1st Sweet 16 since 2009 with near triple-double in March Madness victory over Illinois
Seventh-seeded Illinois (22-12) came in with the youngest team in this tournament after having to replace four starters.
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Some state officials say shifting mail ballot deadline will complicate plans for November elections
In Illinois, another state that allows late-arriving ballots, 106,000 ballots arrived within the state's 14-day grace period in 2024, just under 2% of the 5.5 million votes cast in that election.
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Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding
The estimated increase in the mailing pills comes as Guttmacher’s estimates also suggest fewer women are traveling to obtain abortions in states like Colorado, Illinois, Kansas and New Mexico.
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The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand
The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.
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Rising electricity demand could impact costs, experts say
Many states, including Illinois, are investing in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar as they decommission coal-fired plants.
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Chatham breaks ground on $22 million municipal center
The new municipal center will hold city administration offices, staff and utility billing.
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Children’s Grief Camp in Springfield next month
The camp, hosted by Staab Funeral Home, has been held for more than a decade.
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UPDATE: County Board tables data center vote
15-13 tally follows more than three hours of debate.
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New Korean convenience store in Springfield set for grand opening in April
Pop In Seoul has a grand opening in April.
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New Berlin woman pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges
Prather is charged with Child Sexual Abuse Material and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse.
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Raw milk proponents push for fewer restrictions on Illinois sales despite state health warnings
As federal support wavers, Illinois farmers and lawmakers face hurdles with their agenda.
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Vanderbilt hosts Illinois women with its 1st Sweet 16 berth since 2009 on the line in March Madness
Nothing changes Monday night with a Sweet 16 berth in Fort Worth 1 Region on the line against No. 7 seed Illinois.
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Catcher Reese McGuire rejoins the Chicago White Sox on a $1.2 million, 1-year deal
McGuire spent last season with the Chicago Cubs, where he hit .226 with nine homers and 24 RBIs. He was with the White Sox during the 2022 season.
