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Family represents Springfield and Illinois in unique ‘America 250’ competitions

Two members of the Lasnoski family were winners, even if victory wasn't the goal.

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1 dead after head-on crash near Lincoln

The man was taken to Lincoln Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room.

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Special Olympians get some of the Illinois State Fair spotlight with new competition

The first-time event in question will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the Coliseum, and it's called the "Sunflower Showmanship Competition."

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It’s all about ag at the Illinois State Fair

Farmers' costs rise. The prices they charge do not.

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Convicted ‘repeat human smuggler’ pleads guilty to immigration violation

Aureliano Vazquez-Ontiberos, 43, admitted back in May he re-entered the United States illegally.

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DCFS: ‘Significant miscommunication’ within the agency led to missed court dates

Governor says he’s been assured agency leaders will attend next court date as Capitol News Illinois seeks public records.

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Chicago Bears looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both

McCaskey acknowledged the “anxiety” of a move to northwest Indiana for the team's fans.

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Classic cars lead off State Fair parade

A Chatham man owns 17 classic cars.