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Fling: In Brief
Playhouse sets ‘Oliver!’ auditions Playhouse On the Square will have auditions Saturday for its upcoming production of the musical “Oliver!” Based on the Charles Dickens classic “Oliver Twist,”...
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Jacksonville cleanup kicks off today
It’s time to dust off that broken dinette and load up junior’s old futon for the Jacksonville citywide cleanup. A program that has been running annually since the closure of the city’s landfill gives...
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Editorial: Sun presents fun, but also special risks
Remember just a few months ago, when the topic of conversation was about the desire for warmer temperatures? We didn’t think so. Wishes for warmth seem to be fleeting memories, especially now. But the...
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Commentary: US must invest in early childhood
Imagine that you’ve decided to buy a car. You go to the dealership but instead of choosing a model that will last you hundreds of thousands of miles, you select a car that is poorly rated and already...
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State targeting sandwich shops’ non-compete rule
Attorney General Lisa Madigan is going after the Jimmy John’s sandwich-shop franchise over what she contends are highly restrictive non-compete agreements on employees. Madigan filed a lawsuit today...
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Lincoln’s legacy inspiring next leaders
Tracing Abraham Lincoln’s steps, 32 eighth-graders are learning about the qualities that made the frontier lawyer and 16th president a great leader and why those attributes are relevant today. The...
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Frampton to return to Springfield
Guitar legend Peter Frampton will be in concert at 8 p.m. July 11 at Prairie Capital Convention Center’s BOS Plaza. He last played in Springfield in the late 1970s, according to PCCC. The tour is in...
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Upcoming Services (June 9)
TODAY (THURSDAY) • Fairless, Edward Franklin Jr. 10 a.m. today at Franklin United Methodist Church. Burial with military honors to follow at Franklin Cemetery in Franklin. Williamson Funeral Home in...
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Greenfield man dies in Ill. 267 crash
GREENFIELD — A 23-year-old Greenfield man died Wednesday in a crash on Illinois Route 267 south of Greenfield. Illinois State Police said Devan Antrobus, 23, of Greenfield was going south on Illinois...
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Nichols Park Pool opening Friday
The Nichols Park Pool will be open starting Friday. The scheduled Memorial Day opening was delayed because of equipment issues. Questions about prices or pool parties can be directed to 217-479-4643....
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New device unveiled to keep mail carriers safe
PEORIA (AP) — The squid and the whale. Frazier vs. Ali. Aaron Burr against Alexander Hamilton. Among other historic rivalries, mail carriers are vying for the upper hand over dogs. Help — not in...
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Community celebs helping in cancer fight
MOUNT STERLING — A group raising money in the fight against cancer is trying something new this year with its annual benefit and Celebration of Life. The Brown County Against Cancer committee is...
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Reader photo: Hay there
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Photo: Splashdown
Marissa Williams, 6, the daughter of Brittany Williams of New Berlin, plays on the splash pad at Godfrey Park in South Jacksonville on Thursday. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p {...
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Commentary: Story is behind the ‘seen’ spending
To skew a news story while keeping the bias shielded from detection, the important part is what is left out of the story, rather than what can be seen in the copy. In other words, it is what is unseen...
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Couple tapping into local-brew market
BARRY — A new brewery is opening its doors today with the promise of flavorful brews to titillate the taste buds. Sass Brewing Co. at 711 Mortimer St. will be open 2-8 p.m., offering unique brews made...
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Police Beat
Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Ned R. Jackson, 49, of 410 Jordan St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 8:24 p.m. Wednesday on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and...
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With funds in limbo, schools fret new year
With several “this will fix it” funding plans going through the state, school superintendents are struggling to establish budget plans for their districts. One of the biggest worries is how long the...
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From schools to roads, fallout of budget feud is growing
The consequences of Illinois lawmakers’ epic failure to approve a state budget continue to pile up, with new warnings about unfunded 911 call centers and schools, thousands of road construction jobs in...
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Upcoming Services (June 10)
TODAY (FRIDAY) • Deatherage, Ruth. Graveside services noon today at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Neece-Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Waverly is in charge. • Lonergan, Mary F. Funeral...
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