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Jacksonville man arrested after altercation at KFC

A 68-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after a Thursday altercation at a KFC restaurant.

Jacksonville, IL · 2d

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Jacksonville man faces felony charge after altercation with son

A Jacksonville man faces an aggravated domestic battery charge after police said he injured his son during an altercation.

Jacksonville, IL · 1d

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Man gets 15 years in federal prison after Jacksonville drug raid

A Springfield man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after methamphetamine and fentanyl were found in a Jacksonville raid.

Jacksonville, IL · 1d

foxillinois.com

New medical facility could be coming to Springfield’s west side

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A new medical facility is in the works for the west side of Springfield. Memorial Health and Encompass Health are starting a new partnership for a rehabilitation facility. The 60-bed hospital will focus on helping patients after strokes, brain injuries, and other medical issues. Officials said...

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Lanphier staffer placed on leave after fight involving students

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – A Lanphier High School staff member is on paid administrative leave after being involved in a fight with three students, according to school officials. Springfield Public Schools spokeswoman Rachel Dyas said the fight happened in a second-floor hallway Thursday afternoon between class periods. The fight...

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Clubs and organizations: Rotary hears mayor's update on Jacksonville projects

Clubs and organizations: Rotary hears Mayor Andy Ezard's update on city projects ...

Jacksonville, IL · 1d

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District 186: Snow days in, e-learning out

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Remote learning, a vestige of the covid days for school kids, will no longer be the alternative of choice to winter weather in District 186. Superintendent Terrance Jordan says the district will return to cancelling school for a snow day. That means the days will have to be made up at the end of the school year.

Springfield, IL · 8h

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llinois Woman eats a Milky Way. Then she notices something different—and disturbing: ‘I can’t even eat it anymore’

'Making me throw up fr.'

Springfield, IL · 5h

My Journal Courier

Massage therapist Karsgaard completes three-day workshop

Massage therapist Mary Karsgaard of Jacksonville has completed a three-day workshop on the Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique.

Jacksonville, IL · 2d

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Auburn Falls in High Scoring Second Round Duel at West Frankfort

There were plenty of points to around in Auburn’s second round matchup against West Frankfort, with the Redbirds prevailing 53-41. West Frankfort’s scoring was led by QB Lucas Parker who ran for four touchdowns and threw two more. On the Trojan side, Zi’kerion McKinney scored three receiving touchdowns and Chance Crissey added two on the ground. Beau Chance threw four touchdowns for Auburn. West Frankfort will play Flora in the quarterfinals while Auburn’s season ends at 7-5 with two playoff wins.

West Frankfort, IL · 1d

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This Illinois Bakery Inside A Historic Mansion Is Perfect For A Chilly Winter Afternoon

A French bakery fills an entire Italianate mansion in Illinois, and the garden entry even has swings built into it. That detail alone made me smile. The house once stood on a stretch of town nicknamed Aristocrat Hill. Today it serves croissants, quiche, and a flourless chocolate cake that helped make the bakery famous.

Springfield, IL · 19h

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Abraham Lincoln Owned Just One Home In His Lifetime, And You Can Tour It For Free

Abraham Lincoln bought exactly one house in his whole life. He paid for it in 1844, and he lived there for 17 years before heading to the White House. The wild part is that you can still walk through it. You can climb the same stairs he climbed and rest your hand on the same banister. Rangers lead the tours, and nobody hands you a bill at the door.

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Springfield could have a place for you to rehab

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – You don’t need to be in the hospital anymore, but you are not ready to go home. That is where the Rehabilitation Institute of Springfield would come in, if it’s built on the city’s west side. “They are seeking (state)...

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Calhoun beats Tuscola to reach IHSA Class 1A quarterfinals

Calhoun beat Tuscola 22-6 behind a goal-line stand and late interception to advance to the IHSA Class 1A state quarterfinals.

Tuscola, IL · 1d

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Instant Reaction: Auburn’s Gardner Reflects on Trojans Season and Loss to West Frankfort

Auburn fell in a shootout 53-41 to West Frankfort in Round Two of the 2A playoffs. Trojan Head Coach Ryan Gardner shared his thoughts on the game and the Trojans season as a whole. Auburn ends the year at 7-5 with two playoff wins.

Auburn, IL · 1d

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Glenwood Titans Take Second at State Cross Country

The Glenwood Titans took second place on a tiebreaker in the 2A girls state cross country state finals on Saturday. Ali Londrigan finished second while Sophie Rentmeister also picked up all state honors in sixth.

Chatham, IL · 2d

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Presidential Library offers free admission Nov. 19 for Gettysburg Address anniversary

An original edition of the Gettysburg Address will go on display for a limited time this month at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the only place in America where the public can regularly see Lincoln’s most famous speech written in his own hand. The speech will be...

Illinois · 2d

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Annual pumpkin smash returns to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The city of Springfield and Evans Recycling held the sixth annual pumpkin smash in downtown Springfield Saturday. The event occurs the first Saturday of every November. The event is hosted to teach people that pumpkins can be composted instead of thrown in the trash. "It's better...

Springfield, IL · 21h

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More police for Springfield Park District

The Springfield Park District Police Department intends to double its full-time staff as part of its long-term plan to grow the police force. The department plans to add three full-time officers with a base salary of $58,000, which may be higher depending on an applicant’s previous experience. Springfield Park...

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Springfield area high school football second round results, top performers

Four Springfield area teams played for a spot in the Illinois High School Association football quarterfinals on Saturday, Nov. 7. Two additional teams battled for a semifinal berth in the Illinois 8-Man Football Association. Here are the results and top performers for the Springfield area. Top Performers Keagan Peters, Williamsville The junior quarterback finished with five total touchdowns and rallied the Bullets from a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit in Williamsville's 42-28 victory over Macomb (9-2) in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs. Peters threw three touchdowns in the final 8 minutes, 10 seconds of the fourth quarter. He completed an 11-yard TD pass to Shawn Timm that got the Bullets (10-1) within 28-21 before throwing a 61-yard TD strike down the sideline to Cameron Hamilton to tie the game 28-28 with 6:04 remaining. His 19-yard completion to Timm was the go-ahead touchdown pass with 3:50 left as Williamsville took a 35-28 lead. Xavier Smith's 13-yard TD run capped the win with 1:25 to go as the Bullets scored 28 unanswered points. Peters gave Williamsville a 7-0 lead on a 7-yard touchdown pass to Fisher White in the first period and he scored on a 1-yard TD sneak that tied