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Former Congressman Paul Findley Trail Ride Reunion Announced

On Saturday, June 30, former Congressman Paul Findley will host a reunion of veterans of the Findley Trail Rides.

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Mount Pulaski Courthouse celebrates Abe

On Feb. 11, a week from Saturday, everyone is invited to Mount Pulaski Courthouse from noon to 4 p.m. to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 203rd birthday.

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Acker Merrall Kicks off Domestic 2012 Calendar in Chicago

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acker Merrall & Condit, America’s and the world’s leading wine auctioneer, announced today the results of its second-ever Chicago auction, held Saturday, January 28th, at the Elysian Hotel. Featuring panoply of the world’s finest and rarest wines in smaller and mixed lots, the auction saw enthusiastic in-room, electronic and absentee bidding from collectors worldwide, resulting in 98% of lots being sold and sales of $1,846,836. Noted John Kapon, Acker Merrall’s CEO,

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Abraham Lincoln Association celebrates 203rd birthday of 16th presi…

The Abraham Lincoln Association is celebrating President Lincoln’s 203nd birthday with two days of programs in Springfield, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb.

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What’s in store for city’s future? St. Elizabeth’s…

A committee of elected city leaders on Saturday discussed St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s plans to move to O’Fallon and the fate of the Meredith Memorial Home.

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A la carte: Great Harvest Bread could return to Springfield

The last day of business for Springfield’s GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO., 1941 W. Iles Ave., was Saturday, but it may not remain closed for long.

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Results from Nighttime Enforcement Patrols Released

Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of Nighttime Enforcement Patrols (NITE) held during the late evening hours of Saturday, December 31, 2011, and Sunday, January 01,

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New Year’s Eve is the deadline to pay personal property taxes in Missouri

Not paying on time adds an automatic 9% penalty SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Saturday is New Year’s Eve and the deadline to pay personal property taxes in Missouri. Not paying on time adds an automatic 9% penalty. The money goes to local schools, fire and road districts. County collectors offices will be closed Saturday, so if you want to pay in person, Friday is the last day.

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New Year’s Eve is the deadline to pay personal property taxes in Missouri

William ‘Bill’ Evanik

William M. “Bill” Evanik, 75, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, on his birthday, at St.

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Quincy Museum invited to decorate a Christmas tree at Illinois Executive Mansion

Illinois ‘ Executive Mansion will feature a historic flair once again this holiday season with decorations provided by Illinois museums and historic sites, and the public is invited to see the decorations every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through January 7, 2012.A A “Historic Christmas at the Mansion” will feature 21 unique trees decorated by … (more)

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