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A months long investigation into drug sales across the capitol city puts 17 people behind bars.
17 people arrested in months-long Springfield drug investigation
Breaking news out of Springfield. Police arrest 17 people after a months-long investigation into illegal drug sales.
Specialized Springfield National Guard Team Returns From Overseas
After a year away from home, five Illinois Army National Guard soldiers who served in Afghanistan are returning home this evening.
Regulators close Springfield-based bank
Federal regulators closed Friday the Independent Bankers' Bank, based in Springfield, Ill.
News/Editorial Contest - deadline February 12
The deadline for the 2010 News-Edictorial contest has been changed, to allow an extra week to prepare contest entries, after the February 2 primary election.
First Book-Greater Springfield Helps Encourage Children To Read.
NewsRadio WTAX has adopted First Book-Greater Springfield. Morning Newswatch's Bob Murray believes every child should have a chance to have a book to read and started the WTAX Gift of Reading in November of 2008.
Critics bash Quinn on early release of inmates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Critics heaped scorn on Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday over a secret prison program that allowed hundreds of inmates - some violent offenders - to be released early, including some who only spent 11 days behind bars.
Prisons shave terms, secretly release inmates
SPRINGFIELD – Repeat drunken drivers, drug users, and even people convicted of battery and weapons violations are serving less than three weeks' total time behind bars under a secret change in policy by Gov.
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Illinois high-speed rail deal in the works
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Talks aimed at ending an impasse over bringing high-speed passenger rail service to central Illinois could be nearing an end.
Ill. reaches agreement with capital on fast trains
Illinois officials have reached an agreement with Springfield-area authorities that they hope will bolster the effort to bring high-speed trains to Illinois.
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The Student Newspaper of the University of Illinois at Springfield
In the wake of the statehouse's ongoing budget stalemate, the University of Illinois system is bracing itself for a possible fiscal emergency this school year and budget cuts for the next.
Heavy snowfall, wind pounding Midwest, New England
A fierce storm left dangerous ice, heavy snow and vicious winds in its wake as it slogged eastward Wednesday, snarling traffic and closing hundreds of schools from the Upper Midwest through New England.
Holy mackerel! 1 year since Blagojevich arrest
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. When the news arrived, Rep. Bill Black thought at first it was somebody's lame idea of a joke.
Woman ordered imprisoned in bank robbery case
A woman who robbed a central Illinois bank of nearly $7,000 last spring with her husband's help is headed to federal prison for nearly five years.
Foul Play Ruled Out in Man's Death
Foul play is not suspected in the death of a Shelbyville resident found dead Saturday morning, according to Shelby County Coroner Brian Green.
Avenue Q' fun, but not for the whole family
When Tim Kornblum auditioned for the latest national tour of "Avenue Q," his being cast was not exactly a safe bet.
Civil War doctor's diary donated to Abraham Lincoln library in Springfield
Dr. James Black's 428-page diary gives history buffs a 146-year-old glimpse of life during the Civil War.
Donate your spare change at Sonic Drive-Ins in Springfield and Jacksonville. Lynch & Liz are working the drive thru at Sonic and taking your donations for WYMG's Christmas Wish.
Sangamon County employee found dead in lake
A Sangamon County Circuit Court Clerk employee in Chicago for a convention was found dead in Lake Michigan on Monday, the Sun-Times reported.
Obama is unique, as are all presidents
For someone who looks and sounds far different from any previous American president, Barack Obama sure invites a lot of comparisons with his predecessors.
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