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    Yolanda Rice, a Springfield investor and entrepreneur, plans to purchase the former King’s Daughters Home and create apartments for nursing students and traveling nurses. “This has been a long journey,” Rice said, “but I... Read More 
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Aug 21, 2025

The annual Fall Guide issue has info on family friendly activities, fall gardening, upcoming theater and art shows and an expanded three-month calendar of events.

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    $6.7 million project planned to convert historic building

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    Aug 25, 2025
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    Pritzker says CTU’s demand for extra $1.6 billion is “not going to happen”

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    Aug 25, 2025
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  • AARP Illinois celebrates 90 years of social security

    Mayor, state politicians answer questions about energy costs

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    Aug 23, 2025
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    Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s 27% homeowners rate hike

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    Aug 22, 2025
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    Aug 21, 2025
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    Sangamon Conservancy Trust celebrates its 25th anniversary

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    Aug 21, 2025
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    The tomato pie is the refined, elegant cousin of the tomato sandwich

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    Aug 21, 2025
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    Aug 14, 2025
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    Aug 21, 2025
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    Aug 21, 2025
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    Aug 21, 2025
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    Aug 18, 2025
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