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Springfield School District 186 recommends not approving proposed tax increment financing district in Jerome as presently written

Over 100 City Water, Light and Power customers were without water service Monday after three water main breaks

Several events around Springfield area commemorate the one-year anniversary of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey

Szalinski: State ends fiscal year with record revenue

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Adams: Illinois to roll out direct admissions program for most state universities

Sangamon County Coroner's office and Springfield Police are investigating the recovery of human remains Thursday evening

UIS-based Illinois Innocence Project announces exoneration of six people in Cook County for crime they did not commit

Springfield City Council votes to create new grants for two tax increment financing programs totaling $1.2 million during Tuesday night session

Springfield Police Department currently accepting applications for entry level patrol officers

Former three-term state representative from Chicago chosen as Governor JB Pritzker's choice as candidate for lieutenant governor in 2026 re-election bid

Recent UIS study shows political messages affect refugee policy support

Report notes Sangamon County Recorder Frank Lesko has been approached to challenge Senator Doris Turner in the 2026 election

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IDNR announces history walks and porch talks set to return this summer to Springfield state historic sites

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Springfield Police Department announces partnership with Lights On! program to promote safer roads

APL announces date and time for ADOPT Group Art Show and JV Ice Cream Social in mid-July

Springfield School District 186 recommends not approving proposed tax increment financing district in Jerome as presently written
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Over 100 City Water, Light and Power customers were without water service Monday after three water main breaks

Springfield School District 186 recommends not approving proposed tax increment financing district in Jerome as presently written

AP: What's in the tax and spending bill that Trump has signed into law
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