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Emmitt walked right over the resting fawn, before coming to an abrupt stop. Watch him miss the tiny animal. sj-r.com/story/pets-animals/…
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Comcast has reached a $117.5 million settlement stemming from a cyberattack that exposed the personal information of Xfinity customers in 2023. sj-r.com/story/money/2026/06…
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The Powerball jackpot is at $258 million for Saturday, June 13. A look at the latest winning numbers. sj-r.com/story/money/lottery…
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There's a free Google Earth Flight Simulator available now that you can pilot over 3D maps using a web browser. sj-r.com/story/money/2026/06…
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🚒 New funding is heading to local fire departments! Two Sangamon County districts just received grants for equipment and training. sj-r.com/story/news/local/20…
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The family of Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves launched a foundation to fund DNA testing and help solve cold cases nationwide. sj-r.com/story/news/nation/2…
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Photo gallery | Routt unable to cash in on chances in 1A semifinal sj-r.com/picture-gallery/spo…
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🏥 Want to make a difference while you shop? Walmart and Sam’s Club are raising funds for children’s healthcare through July 5. sj-r.com/story/news/local/20…
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On the Border, which had emerged out of its 2025 bankruptcy, is now closing all of its company-owned restaurants. sj-r.com/story/money/2026/06…
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10 left on base hurt Routt's chances in 1A baseball semifinal loss sj-r.com/story/sports/high-s…
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A newly published study says the advent of the iPhone explains a 33-52% decline in U.S. birth rates for women 15-44 between 2007 and 2011. sj-r.com/story/tech/2026/06/…
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🚒 New funding is heading to local fire departments! Two Sangamon County districts just received grants for equipment and training. sj-r.com/story/news/local/20…
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🏥 Want to make a difference while you shop? Walmart and Sam’s Club are raising funds for children’s healthcare through July 5. sj-r.com/story/news/local/20…
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Go behind the scenes of your city’s water system 🚰 Join CWLP’s open house June 15 for tours and hands-on learning. sj-r.com/story/news/local/20…
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Authorities seek answers in suspected arson in Springfield | Video sj-r.com/videos/news/local/2…
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Springfield arrest dropped after meeting with officials sj-r.com/videos/news/local/2…
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The Mega Millions jackpot is now $413 million for the Friday, June 12, drawing. Check your numbers to see if you won. sj-r.com/story/money/lottery…
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Spike Lee told CNN he's willing to trade just about anything, including one of his Oscars, to see the New York Knicks win another NBA championship. sj-r.com/story/entertainment…
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