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The Best Things To Do In Illinois That Steer Clear Of Chicago, According To Travelers
If you want to explore attractions in Illinois that are not in the Windy City, we've got some spectacular gems for you. You ...
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Blaze damages barn at Illinois State Fairgrounds; horses led to safety
SPRINGFIELD -- A fire on June 15 fully engulfed an historic horse barn on the grounds of the Illinois State Fairgrounds. All ...
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‘Our identity has been frozen in time’: How Native American advocates are influencing Springfield
“Our identity has been frozen in time, and it’s going to stay frozen in time as long as we’re portrayed as mascots and things of the past,” said Matt Beaudet, a citizen of the Montauk Tribe of Indians ...
Springfield officially opens Walker Grandstand in Forest Park after $4M renovation
SPRINGFIELD — Last year, Joshua Frometa hit a home run when playing in front of the Walker Memorial Grandstand. This year, ...
Tour the McKnight Historic District, Springfield’s original ‘City of Homes,’ on June 22
Five historic houses in the McKnight district will open their doors on June 22, showcasing original features and the city's ...