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Esther Irene Bruns Kinner Esther joined a Heavenly choir, January 25, 2025. She was born March 19, 1948, to Lawrence Fredrick and Mayme (Klokkenga) Bruns....

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Dec 27, 2024 · Law enforcement officials put up tents in the yard outside of a home in the 2100 block of South Grand Avenue East on April 15, 2024. Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputies said they took "something of ...

Dec 19, 2024 · The Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a new apartment complex with green space during a Nov. 20 meeting and on Dec. 17 inside city council chambers, a unanimous ...

Dec 23, 2024 · Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser said no charges will be filed against a Springfield Police officer involved in the shooting of a Springfield teen outside of a restaurant at South ...

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Dec 20, 2024 · Lincoln Park will be getting a facelift, thanks to over half a million dollars granted from the state.. $600,000 from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will purchase a new playground to ...

Jan 7, 2024 · Our reports include short takes and deep dives into issues that shed light on government and elsewhere. One such example was a listing of the 10 top-paid officials in Springfield and Sangamon County.