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The State Journal-Register is the Springfield, Illinois' area's No. 1 news source. We tweet the latest local headlines, other important info and fun stuff, too.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recall notices for vehicles from Toyota, Jeep and Chevrolet.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recall notices for vehicles from Toyota, Jeep and Chevrolet.
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The 99th edition of Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade will begin on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and end at Macy’s flagship store at Herald Square.
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The 99th edition of Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade will begin on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and end at Macy’s flagship store at Herald Square.
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These restaurants are providing help if you don't like cooking for Thanksgiving.
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These restaurants are providing help if you don't like cooking for Thanksgiving.
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Ever seen Lincoln’s handwriting? The Gettysburg Address is on display through Dec. 1 at the Lincoln museum. 📜
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Ever seen Lincoln’s handwriting? The Gettysburg Address is on display through Dec. 1 at The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
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A familiar figure in the Springfield unhoused community has died. The woman was the subject of a story done by the SJ-R in 2023.
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The woman died days after suffering a brain aneurysm.
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Local housing advocates are looking to address Springfield’s rental property market with more guidelines for landlords. Here's what to know.
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Local housing advocates are looking to address Springfield’s rental property market with more guidelines for landlords and renters in the city.
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Boys soccer player of the year reader poll — Time to vote for the SJ-R's area's best in 2025
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The 2025 boys soccer season is completed and The State Journal-Register's all-area boys soccer teams are being chosen. Now's your chance to vote.
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'This is what I want to do' — Smith looks ahead after resigning as Gillespie baseball coach
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Following a 16-year career as the Gillespie baseball coach, Jeremy Smith stepped down last month to spend more time on a different field.
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🍫 Ready for a sweet surprise? Sweet Spot’s Golden Ticket bars are back with $15K in prizes. Who’s hunting?
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Sweet Spot’s Golden Ticket chocolate bars are back with $15K in prizes, cash rewards and local experiences. Here’s how to join the hunt.
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Tolono Unity dials up big plays to 3A football quarterfinal win over Williamsville
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Tolono Unity summoned a rash of big plays in the first half to down Williamsville in the 3A football quarterfinals on Saturday.
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Photos: Rochester, SHG battle in overtime classic; Unity hands Williamsville lopsided loss
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Photos from quarterfinal games in the Springfield area on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.
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R-OT-kets come up clutch as Rochester beats SHG in wild, memorable 4A quarterfinal
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Rochester never trailed, but needed some clutch plays to pull out a 41-35 win over Sacred Heart-Griffin in the Class 4A football quarterfinals.
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The Leonids meteor shower tends to look like it's coming from the constellation Leo the Lion and the eastern part of the sky.
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The Leonids meteor shower tends to look like it's coming from the constellation Leo the Lion and the eastern part of the sky.
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🍫 Ready for a sweet surprise? Sweet Spot’s Golden Ticket bars are back with $15K in prizes. Who’s hunting?
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Sweet Spot’s Golden Ticket chocolate bars are back with $15K in prizes, cash rewards and local experiences. Here’s how to join the hunt.
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Photos: Photos: Rochester, SHG battle in overtime classic; Unity hands Williamsville lopsided loss
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Photos from quarterfinal games in the Springfield area on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.
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R-OT-kets come up clutch as Rochester beats SHG in wild, memorable 4A quarterfinal
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Rochester never trailed, but needed some clutch plays to pull out a 41-35 win over Sacred Heart-Griffin in the Class 4A football quarterfinals.
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The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, Nov. 15 is an estimated $546 million after no one took home the top prize on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
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The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, Nov. 15 is an estimated $546 million after no one took home the top prize on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
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Tolono Unity dials up big plays to 3A football quarterfinal win over Williamsville
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Tolono Unity summoned a rash of big plays in the first half to down Williamsville in the 3A football quarterfinals on Saturday.
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Ever wondered what made Sangamon County tick? 🕰️ Explore its manufacturing roots and artistic energy at two new exhibits.
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Two new exhibits at the Sangamon County building showcase local history and art through January 2026.
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Springfield area IHSA quarterfinal football playoff results, top performers
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Here are the high school football results and top performers for the IHSA quarterfinals and 8-Man semifinals from around Springfield.
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