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At least one court case against the city could be closed pending the approval of a judge.

The political clout of townships should not be underestimated. Of Illinois' 7,000 tax-funded governments, the state's 1,433 township governments have the closest ties to Springfield.

Most Americans- some 55 percent -get their news from television. That's more than double the number who look to the web first, and more than five times the number who turn to print.

Growing up, my parents kept the wall clock in the kitchen/breakfast area 15 minutes fast in order to rally the four children to wake up, get dressed, have a bite to eat and head out the door for school, church, piano lessons, sporting events and more - and to be there on time.

WAYNE, Pa., Dec. 17, 2013 -- AssetWorks, a leading provider of fleet management software, automated fuel management systems , motor pool systems , and operational asset management systems Springfield, capitol of the State of Illinois and the second largest metropolitan area in the state, operates a fleet of 1,200 diverse vehicles and equipment.

In this Oct. 23 file photo, Pastor Joe Keller of Kankakee holds a giant cross as opponents of gay marriage gather for the “Defend Marriage Lobby Day” at the state Capitol in Springfield.

Craigslist has become a hot spot for shoppers, but for some people, meeting up with a seller or buyer from the Internet is just too risky.

Springfield Clinic's care process has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for delivering quality health care at the highest level possible.

Corporate incentives, or giveaways, will be under scrutiny next year. ADM, Boeing and others are seeking incentives in excess of what the state usually offers to retain and attract business.

A woman buys Mega Millions lottery tickets at a newsstand Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, in Philadelphia.

The Governor's Office is announcing an investment of more than 542-thousand dollars to improve campus accessibility at the University of Illinois at Springfield.

A shopping center employee struggles against strong winds and falling snow as a fast moving winter storm moves into the Midwest Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, in Springfield, Ill.

On May 31, 2005, a 21-year-old woman reported a sexual assault to the Springfield, Ill.

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Get ready for a series of television spots urging people across Illinois to "enroll now" for insurance coverage.

Illinois State Police have launched a website to provide information about the Concealed Carry application process, according to a news release.

An attorney-ethics review board is recommending a censure for an Illinois lawyer accused of being "less than candid" about how he got a copy of a page from a judge's personal appointment book.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. , Dec. 11 -- The Illinois Department of Insurance issued the following news release: Illinois Department of Insurance Director Andrew Boron today announced an agreement with Lincoln National Life Insurance Company , Lincoln Life and Annuity Company of New York , and First Penn Pacific Life Insurance Company as part of a ... (more)

A real crisis was looming, not the kind that today's headline-writers regularly invoke, and so devalue.

Oak Lawn's longest serving trustee exchanged sharp words with the mayor before a vote on placing a term limits referendum on the March 18, 2014 ballot.