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How long does it take to sell a house in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how long it takes to sell a home in Springfield, IL.

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Wanted: Faster trains

Proposal would require IDOT to make frequency part of state rail plan.

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UPDATE: News to me: Aldermen surprised by news of proposed re-entry center

No "concentration camp," says Notariano.

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Mautino ready for retirement

Ten years as auditor general followed 24 as state rep.

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Illinois Liquor Control Commission launches new licensing and compliance portal

Agency says system will streamline applications and renewals statewide during 90-day transition period.

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Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal data

Two bills would require companies to disclose the use of private data in price setting.

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What does Gov. JB Pritzker’s nuclear energy executive order do?

Governor says the new framework will prioritize affordability, safety and reliability.

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Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs

Conforto has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training.

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Shane Smith prepares for 2nd season with White Sox after shedding Rule 5 status

Smith has gone from the Rule 5 draft to the top of Chicago's rotation and a leading candidate to start for the rebuilding White Sox on opening day.

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‘Abolish ICE’ gets most votes in Chicago snowplow-naming contest; ‘Stephen Coldbert’ also a winner

In a statement, Mayor Brandon Johnson thanked Chicago voters “for their unmatched creativity, sense of humor, and civic pride."

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UPDATE: Fire at decommissioned CWLP smokestack

CWLP: A scrubber in a decommissioned smokestack is to blame.

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Families celebrate 5th annual Black Children’s Book Week in Springfield

The best part — children and adults got to leave with free books.

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Events throughout March in Springfield for residents and tourists alike

The Railyard opens, and there's a parade!

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More Black History Month activities at Lincoln Library

February is Black History Month.

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How much does it cost to buy a house in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how much it costs to buy a home in Springfield, IL.

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Former deputy in Sonya Massey killing serving prison sentence, but state officials won’t say where

Illinois Department of Corrections may have moved Sean Grayson out of state.

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Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs

The outfielder is expected to compete for a reserve role.

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County seeks leads on Brenda Bottoms

New info developed in 2025 on Auburn woman missing since 1987.

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Meet Bates — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Just look at that smile on Bates!

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As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges

Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state, which has laws that protect abortion.

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