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Lincoln Land student takes home gold medal in Illinois SkillsUSA ChampionshipHancock: Plan to overhaul higher education funding meets U of I oppositionSpringfield man sentenced to 11 years in prison for string of burglariesIDOT announces patching and resurfacing on Old Route 54 to begin on May 5, last to early JulyFormer Illinois Governor George Ryan passes on Friday at 91Mayor Buscher recommends promotions of Assistant Chiefs Zummo and Behl to Springfield Fire and Police Chief respectively; City Council must still approveAubrey: Driver of Chatham fatal crash had clean toxicology, Illinois State Police confirmSzalinski: 'Never asked to be a part of this somber club': Illinois honors fallen police officersCWLP announces closure of Converse Ave. between 11th St and Carolina Ave. for water main installation starting this May 5Sangamon County Coroner Allmon announces identification of skeletal remains found in mid April as Virden manISP offers new details into April 28 YNOT After School Camp tragedy in Chatham during Thursday press conferenceAdams & Szalinski: With 1 month left in session, lawmakers near deal on public transit reformSzalinski: Stratton's top priority in Senate campaign: Fighting back against TrumpEarly results of the Prepare for Illinois' Future program show promiseMorgan and Sangamon counties joined Swift Current Energy officials in Auburn on Wednesday for symbolic ribbon cutting ceremonyAuburn man acquitted of first-degree murder found guilty of reckless homicide and other offenses from 2022 fatal crash"Chatham Strong": A Picture Gallery Since The April 28 YNOT TragedyHundsdorfer & Aubrey: Four children still hospitalized while Chatham mourns four who died in crashRochester Schools Superintendent Dan W. Cox announces he and board of education agree to "mutual separation" effective June 30 in shadow of suspension and investigationUpdated: Community vigil held at Glenwood High School in Chatham days after senseless YNOT Outdoors tragedy grips community

Szalinski: 'Never asked to be a part of this somber club': Illinois honors fallen police officers

CWLP announces closure of Converse Ave. between 11th St and Carolina Ave. for water main installation starting this May 5

ISP offers new details into April 28 YNOT After School Camp tragedy during Thursday press conference

"Chatham Strong": A Picture Gallery Since The April 28 YNOT Tragedy

Dominican Sisters of Springfield announce public prayer session held for Pope Francis this upcoming May 4



With Illinois State Fair 100 days out, Springfield enjoys first taste of fair food
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