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Springfield News

Local news for Springfield, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

3 hrs ago | WAND-TV Decatur

Ill. chosen to participate in military assistance program

The governor's office says Congress has picked Illinois to join a program that helps military families in need. via WAND-TV Decatur

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Yesterday | Journal Star

SPRINGFIELD: Still not known how California decision will affect civil unions proposal

“I hope one day we'll reach a broader consensus here in Illinois, but that day is not here yet.”

A state representative said Thursday he hopes the California Supreme Court decision on gay marriage "sets a tone" that will bolster support for his proposal to legalize civil unions in Illinois. via Journal Star

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Thursday | Advocate

First Openly Gay Illinois Lawmaker Dies

Larry McKeon, the first openly gay member of the Illinois state legislature, died Tuesday in Springfield, Ill., the Chicago Tribune reports. via Advocate

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, HIV/AIDS, Health, Springfield Metro

Wednesday May 14 | State Journal-Register

Tutu honored in Springfield

“He's very contemplative, but he also has a sense of humor”

Nobel laureate and retired Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa shared an honor bestowed on him in Springfield Tuesday with others, including those who suffered under or fought against the past ... via State Journal-Register

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Tuesday May 13 | State Journal-Register

Springfield gets Willys for weekend

“That's what I learned to drive on. It had the shift on a column. We like to froze to death in that thing.”

Not all of the vehicles on display at this weekend's Jeep reunion in Springfield were designed to slog through knee-deep mud or climb a boulder-strewn hill. via State Journal-Register

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Sunday May 11 | WAND-TV Decatur

Sangamon County passes voting on anti-gun control measure

The Sangamon County Board is not going to vote on a resolution that asks Governor Rod Blagojevich and state lawmakers to abstain from adding any more gun laws to the books in Illinois. via WAND-TV Decatur

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Saturday May 10 | Kansas.com

Obama rises from political obscurity to verge of history

“Because he's real and he has confidence in his own competence”

In this file photo of Oct. 12, 2004, Illinois Democratic candidate Barack Obama smiles during the first Senatorial debate of his campaign for the United States Senate at the Old Sate Capitol in Springfield, ... via Kansas.com

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Related Topix: Springfield Metro, Hillary Clinton, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama

Thursday May 8 | WQAD-TV Moline

House votes to reject legislative pay raises

Harkin optimistic farm bill will become law Authorities identify victim in homicide investigation House votes to reject legislative pay raises Facebook, states agree on new safeguards Afternoon News to Go -- ... via WQAD-TV Moline

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Wednesday May 7 | State Journal-Register

Governor to deliver keynote at Holocaust observance

Gov. Rod Blagojevich will deliver the keynote address at Illinois' 27th annual Holocaust Memorial Observance, to be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Old Capitol State Historic Site. via State Journal-Register

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Tuesday May 6 | Examiner.com

Patrick can't find proof of donation to Obama

“When at last he decided to run for the Illinois Senate , he called to ask for my help and I was eager to give it”

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick tells audiences a funny story about donating to Barack Obama as an Illinois state Senate candidate, yet after a media inquiry, he said Tuesday he can't find proof of any such ... via Examiner.com

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Springfield, Illinois is located in Sangamon County and is part of the Springfield Metro Area. Zip codes in Springfield include 62707, 62702, and 62703.