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Will Illinois freeze the gas tax amid rising costs? What to know
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (451+ words) High fuel prices have officials talking about the possibility of easing taxes for drivers. That includes President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, along with U.S. lawmakers. Several states are considering gas tax suspensions, and Georgia has implemented one. In…...
Springfield TV station may be sold for second time in two years
12+ hour, 31+ min ago (104+ words) Springfield TV station may be sold for second time in two years'sj-r.com Springfield TV station may be sold for second time in two years SPRINGFIELD " For the second time in two years, a local TV station could be under…...
Five fun things to do in Springfield this weekend
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (520+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Attention to detail is important, and this weekend the historic Dana-Thomas house is inviting locals and tourists to take a second look at this early 1900s home. The house, commissioned by heiress and socialite Susan Lawrence Dana is one of…...
What to know about Lincoln's connection to Illinois' run to Final Four
13+ hour, 23+ min ago (408+ words) Lincoln's own Geoff Alexander will appear in the men's Final Four in Indianapolis, where the University of Illinois will take on Connecticut on Saturday, April 4 at 5:09 p.m." Alexander serves as Illini head coach Brad Underwood's assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. This…...
Meet the SJ-R 2026 Large School Girls Basketball Player of the Year
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (254+ words) Alexis Neumann decided'some time ago that she wanted to play basketball at the'collegiate'level." The'6-foot-2'junior guard'already shines with more than 1,000 career points and 700 rebounds'after leading the Titans (30-5) to a second state runner-up finish in Class 3A." Glenwood'lost junior Hope Gilmore…...
Meet the SJ-R 2026 Small School Girls Basketball Player of the Year
13+ hour, 27+ min ago (415+ words) Anna Weber spends copious hours in the gym." Even on a Sunday with her dad, Kyle. Itdoesn'tget much better than being able to consult with someonewith as muchauthority of the game astheformer Pleasant Plainsboysbasketballcoach who oversaw six 20-win seasons over…...
Jeremy L Shelton of SafeAir Certified Mold Inspection Inc Earns CIEC Certification and Advances Indoor Environmental Standards in Atlanta GA
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1049+ words) April 01, 2026 " PRESSADVANTAGE " Shelton will maintain his certification by completing forty hours of professional development within two years. This requirement ensures that certified professionals remain informed about current practices and research. Continuing education may include training in building science indoor air…...
Marjorie Merriweather Post in photos. Socialite had roots in Springfield
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (13+ words) Marjorie Merriweather Post in photos. Socialite had roots in Springfield'The State Journal-Register...
Midwest region gas prices slightly rose this week. Here's why
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (180+ words) Regional gas prices slightly rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.71 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.68 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Analysts say another 20 to…...
Legislation could bring new hotel to downtown Springfield | Video
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (23+ words) Legislation could bring new hotel to downtown Springfield | Video'The State Journal-Register Legislation could bring new hotel to downtown Springfield | Video...