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The Yavapai College Fire Academy and partner agencies have prepared 22 more men and women for a career in the fire service. The future firefighters successfully completed 16 weeks of rigorous training.
Central Illinois man who drove refugees to safety helps college student get to Springfield
Great adventures in proofreading was the subject matter of Benjamin Dreyer's essay, "My Life in Error," in the Sept. 25 New York Times Book Review....
Newly minted State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) will continue serving as Springfield alderwoman for the next two weeks as the city council prepares to vote on a city budget later this month. Turner, who was appointed and sworn in to represent the state’s 48th Senate district on Saturday, sent her letter of resignation from the Springfield City Council late Tuesday. She said she was waiting for guidance from a senate attorney to confirm she can hold both posts at once. The Illinois Constitution prohibits members of the General Assembly from getting paid as a public officer or employee,...
Senate vacancy finalists chosen FacebookTwitterEmail 2of3 3of3 A Macoupin County Board member is among those being considered for appointment to complete the term of former state Sen. Andy Manar. The Bunker Hill Democrat resigned to take a senior adviser post with Gov. J.B. Pritzker. There were eight finalists selected from the applications submitted. They include Roberta Vojas, a Macoupin County Board member, and Chase Wilhelm, who lost a Nov. 3 bid to unseat state Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morrissonville. Other candidates include Springfield Park Board member Lisa Badger, retired Illinois State ...