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Ginobili, Chambers, Whalen among 1st-time hoop hall nominees
Dec. 21, 2021 05:08 PM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Former San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili, SuperSonics and Suns forward Tom Chambers and Olympic and WNBA champion Lindsay Whalen are...
Number of critically ill patients spikes in SW Missouri
Jun. 25, 2021 12:54 PM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — The spike in COVID-19 cases is leading to a surge of critical illnesses in southwestern Missouri.
The Springfield...
Unvaccinated Missourians fuel COVID: 'We will be the canary'
By Heather Hollingsworth Jun. 23, 2021 11:10 AM EDT
Missouri leads nation in highest rate of new COVID cases
Jun. 21, 2021 02:55 PM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Missouri now leads the nation with the highest rate of new COVID-19 infections as vaccinations lag and the Delta variant takes hold.
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Highway official: Boston traffic at pre-pandemic levels
Jun. 21, 2021 09:35 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic hit Massachusetts in March 2020, the Boston area’s notoriously frustrating traffic dried up as many people started...
Massachusetts Roman Catholics called back to Mass
Jun. 09, 2021 02:45 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Roman Catholics across Massachusetts are being called back to Sunday Mass.
Cardinal Sean O'Malley of the Archdiocese of...
Missouri officials urge vaccinations before Fourth of July
By Jim Salter Jun. 08, 2021 04:12 PM EDT
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to spike in southwestern Missouri, and residents there are being urged to get vaccinated before gathering for...
While states restrict voting, Illinois would expand access
By John O'connor Jun. 06, 2021 09:38 AM EDT
Editorial Roundup: New England
By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2021 10:02 AM EDT
Hearst Connecticut Media. June 4, 2021.
Editorial: Declaring racism a public health crisis a bold step for CT, but there’s more to do
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'One Illinois' theme of post-COVID-19 state fairs in August
May. 30, 2021 09:23 AM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Both Illinois state fairs this summer will boast a unity theme: “One Illinois.”
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the theme...
Massachusetts gambling revenue up slightly in April
May. 18, 2021 10:45 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' three casinos continued their pandemic recovery in April.
The nearly $85 million in gross gambling gambling...
Teens with substance abuse disorder get $1M boost from state
May. 13, 2021 12:19 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Three organizations across the state are sharing nearly $1 million in grants to help teenagers either struggling with or at risk of developing...
Ex-officer convicted of child sexual assault
May. 11, 2021 04:05 PM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A former Massachusetts police officer convicted last month of sexually assaulting a child was sentenced Tuesday to serve up to three...
Pandemic rules to loosen at amusement parks, road races
May. 07, 2021 09:22 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Fans of amusement parks and road races in Massachusetts are among those who can begin enjoying loosened pandemic restrictions starting Monday.
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Missouri man pleads guilty to pandemic business loan fraud
May. 06, 2021 09:52 AM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges for lying on applications to fraudulently obtain more than...
Lincoln library offers free ticket with proof of vaccination
May. 01, 2021 09:26 AM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering free admission to people vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Editorial Roundup: Illinois
By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2021 10:32 AM EDT
Chicago Tribune. April 26, 2021.
Editorial: The Illinois Exodus continues. We’re losing a congressional seat.
Illinois...
Court order boosts funding plea as lawmakers build budget
By John O'connor Apr. 25, 2021 10:25 AM EDT
Petrino named Missouri Valley Conference's top coach
Apr. 22, 2021 05:34 PM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Missouri State coach Bobby Petrino, whose return to the sidelines was delayed until the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was named...