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3 offenders paroled in zip code 62704 in July

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 10, 2017

Three offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 62704, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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Offender paroled in zip code 62707 in July

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 9, 2017

One offender released on parole in July lives in Illinois zip code 62707, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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Offender paroled in zip code 62693 in July

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 8, 2017

One offender released on parole in July lives in Illinois zip code 62693, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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Lincoln rail station back in business after renovations

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 7, 2017

The Amtrak train station in historic downtown Lincoln, build in 1911, is once again taking passengers after a 30 year break thanks to recent renovations, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) said in a release.

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32 offenders paroled in zip code 62703 in July

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 7, 2017

Thirty two offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 62703, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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29 offenders paroled in zip code 62702 in July

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 6, 2017

Twenty nine offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 62702, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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Secretary of state demands Atlanta Public Library District return $25,000 grant

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 30, 2017

The Illinois Secretary of State's Office of General Counsel has declared in a letter its intent to recover $25,000 in grant funds from the Atlanta Public Library District due to a prohibited financial interest on the part of one of the library trustees, according to a citizen oversight group.

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Offender paroled in zip code 62675 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 30, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 62675, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Springfield's Hope Veterinary Care gains AAHA accreditation

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 22, 2017

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently gave an accreditation to Springfield’s Hope Veterinary Care after an evaluation of its protocols and client service, according to a Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce press release.

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Offender paroled in zip code 65807 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 20, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 65807, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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Offender paroled in zip code 62794 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 19, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 62794, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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Offender paroled in zip code 62563 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 18, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 62563, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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18 offenders paroled in zip code 62703 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 17, 2017

Eighteen offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 62703, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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4 offenders paroled in zip code 62704 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 16, 2017

Four offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 62704, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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18 offenders paroled in zip code 62702 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 15, 2017

Eighteen offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 62702, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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2 offenders paroled in zip code 62701 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 62701, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Sangamon Sun.

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Glenwood High School musical combines rock and Shakespeare

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 8, 2017

Rock 'n' roll combined with a Shakespearian love plot will bring the Glenwood High School stage to life for the school’s “All Shook Up” musical, according to a school press release.

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Natural gas power plant expected to boost employment in Pawnee

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 4, 2017

EmberClear Corp. and Siemens USA will partner on the development of a natural gas power plant in Pawnee that will create up to 500 construction jobs and 40 permanent positions in the community, according to a press release from the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (GSCC).

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Key issue called unresolved in Atlanta Library Board accusations

By Andrew Burger | Nov 1, 2017

A determination by the Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Bureau in favor of the Atlanta Public Library District Board of Trustees has left a key question unanswered, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW): Do monthly payments to a board member to rent a property he owns represent a conflict of interest?

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Chatham invites residents to help everyone enjoy Thanksgiving

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2017

Chatham will host a Community Thanksgiving Food Drive from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Village Square pavilion, according to the Ball-Chatham School District's website.