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Springfield, Illinois is located in Sangamon County. Zip codes in Springfield, IL include 62736, 62776, and 62769. The median home price in Springfield is $109,900. More Springfield information.

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1 min ago | The Times

Democrats divided as end of General Assembly session nears

Dems divided on big issues as end of session nears SARA BURNETT,Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill.

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11 hrs ago | Salon

Illinois' fracking and coal rush is a national crisis

What happens in Illinois doesn't stay in Illinois - especially when you're dealing with the national ramifications of a combined fracking and coal mining rush unparalleled in recent memory.

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Fri May 24, 2013

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Ill. House approves guns plan opposed by governor

Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, argues concealed carry gun legislation while on the House floor during session at the Illinois State Capitol Friday, May 24, 2013, in Springfield Ill.

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Glenview Announcements

Fine builds relationships, trust, first year in house

When Glenview resident Laura Fine ended a 14-year career as a political science professor, she ended up in the classroom again getting schooled in Illinois lawmaking.

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The Capitol Fax Blog

Group: Fifth arrest during third day of fracking sit-in

Springfield, IL-For the third day in a row, concerned Illinoisans that have requested a meeting with Governor Quinn and that he reconsider his support of allowing hydraulic fracturing in Illinois, have sat-in in front of Governor Quinn's office.

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Construction Equipment Guide

IAAP Awards Companies With Rock Solid Safety Awards

For the past ten years, the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers Safety Committee has encouraged companies to adopt systems and practices that prevent injuries or illnesses by recognizing members with its "Rock Solid" safety award program.

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The Paducah Sun Online Edition

Amy Binkley

Amy White Binkley, 85, of Joelton, Tenn., formerly of Paducah, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at Golden Living Nursing Home in Springfield.

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The Daily Gazette

Quinn skeptical of House weapons plan

Illinois Rep. Elaine Nekritz, D-Buffalo Grove speaks to lawmakers including Illinois Rep.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Northwest Herald

Chicago Board of Education to close 50 schools, programs

Security intervenes as Shannon Bennett, an activist with Kenwood Oakland Community Organization, attempts to speak after commandeering the podium microphone Wednesday at a packed meeting of the Chicago Board of Education.

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The Times

State Affairs: Jim Edgar reflects on his state

When Republican Jim Edgar became governor in 1991, only one quarter of Illinois residents were "satisfied with the way things were going in Illinois," according to an annual survey by Northern Illinois University.

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Naperville Sun

Taking a look at the mess in Springfield

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, introduces State Representative Darlene Senger during the pension reform press conference at the DuPage County Boardroom on Friday, January 4, 2013, in Wheaton IL.

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WJPF-AM Carterville

Interview Archive

State Rep. John Bradley stops by to discuss the latest from the Capitol as they rush to finish everything before the session ends on the 31st, including fracking.

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Northwest Herald

Reeder: Springfield, government silence the voice of ordinary people

Shortly before World War II, Norman Rockwell painted an image depicting a workingman standing to speak at a government meeting.

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Daily Herald

Protesters storm meeting on Chicago school closures

Protesters of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to close dozens of city schools have been removed from a school board meeting in Chicago and from the state Capitol in Springfield.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Examiner.com

Promote shelter dogs, using creative idea-starters: #4

The flyers in this slideshow were used to promote dogs at Sangamon County Animal Control in Springfield, Ill., but they are also good idea-starters for your shelter staff and volunteers to brainstorm.

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Breeze Courier

Lawrence E. Boarman

Lawrence Eugene Boarman, 82, of Pawnee, Ill., passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, at St.

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Patch.com

Grayslake Man becomes National Guard Chaplain

A Grayslake resident was recently inducted into the Illinois National Guard Chaplain Corps.

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KESQ-TV Palm Desert

Vatican: Pope didn't perform exorcism

A Vatican spokesman on Tuesday refuted claims that Pope Francis performed an exorcism on a man in St.

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Tue May 21, 2013

Patch.com

The 2nd Annual Country in the Commons Concert Features the Eli Young Band

The Eli Young Band is coming to New Lenox for the 2nd Annual Country in the Commons Concert.

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Sun May 19, 2013

The News-Gazette

Tom Kacich: Illinois' openness still merits bad grade

Every time I see Illinois getting high marks for open government and disclosure - it happened last week when the Center for Public Integrity gave the state an "A" for campaign disclosure requirements regarding super PACs, nonprofits and other groups - I have to laugh.

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