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Injunction Keeps Adoption Contracts in Place
A Sangamon County judge has granted a preliminary injunction that keeps the foster-care and adoption contracts between the state and Catholic Charities in place. In granting the injunction, Circuit...
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Some Children Already Moved to Private Adoption Agency
A Sangamon County judge this week granted a preliminary injunction that keeps foster-care and adoption contracts intact. That includes Catholic Charities operating in Peoria, Joliet, and Springfield....
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Springfield To Offer Benefits To Same Sex Couples
Following a backlash, the city of Springfield has overturned a decision regarding civil unions. A committee last month voted to deny giving health insurance to city workers’ unmarried partners. Rachel...
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CWLP: Electric Rate Hike Needed to Support Debt Repayment
Springfield’s public utility says cash to operate its electrical system is at an “historic low”. As Peter Gray reports, the utility blames years of disappointing energy sales and says a nearly ten...
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Springfield Glass Waste Recycling Expands With Pilot Program
Starting Thursday, February 16th, glass from businesses and households not using curbside recycling will be accepted, with some conditions (see list below). The success of the pilot program will be...
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SJ-R: Judge Rules Civil Union Insurance Vote “Null and Void”
A decision by the City of Springfield to provide health benefits to partners of employees in civil unions was declared “null and void” Wednesday by a Sangamon County judge. The State Journal-Register...
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Illinois Seeks To Deter Metal Theft
Thieves looking to cash in on the high value of copper could have a harder time selling it in Illinois, on account of a measure approved yesterday in the Illinois House. Republican Representative Mike...
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Wright Building Conservancy: Keep Future Trains Away From Dana-Thomas House
A national group dedicated to protecting and preserving the work of one of America’s best known architects is headed to Springfield with a message for state and federal transportation officials. As...
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APL Holiday Benefits For Cats & Dogs
The Animal Protective League in Springfield takes abandoned animals and helps them find new homes. The group has two Holiday events and benefits over the weekend. WUIS’ Rachel Otwell recently spoke...
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Springfield Art Co-Op Hosts Group Exhibit
The Pharmacy is Springfield’s art collective and co-op. It will host a group exhibition tomorrow night (Saturday 3/9) from 6 to 9 at its warehouse, located at 1022 South Pasfield street. Adam Nicholson...
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