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Steven Spearie

Springfield

Reporter, The State Journal-Register. Red Storm fan. Closer of schools. @SJRBreaking

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  • 2 days ago | lincolncourier.com | Steven Spearie

    Steven SpearieSpringfield State Journal- RegisterIt's county fair time in Illinois. County fairs have long been part of the fabric of the Midwest, offering that unique mix of agriculture, entertainment and food. So, be a kid again. Here's a look at when county fairs begin in the Springfield area. More: Trump administration cancels grant allowing Illinois schools to buy from local farmersNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

  • 6 days ago | starcourier.com | Steven Spearie

    Steven SpearieSpringfield State Journal- RegisterHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Springfield all called the results of Illinois being a sanctuary state 'disastrous.'During the visit, Noem held a press conference near where Springfield activist Emma Shafer was fatally stabbed in 2023. Shafer's parents said Noem's words were 'in direct conflict with who Emma was as a person.'Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem came to Springfield on May 7 and made no bones about Gov.

  • 6 days ago | galesburg.com | Steven Spearie

    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Springfield all called the results of Illinois being a sanctuary state 'disastrous.'During the visit, Noem held a press conference near where Springfield activist Emma Shafer was fatally stabbed in 2023. Shafer's parents said Noem's words were 'in direct conflict with who Emma was as a person.'Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem came to Springfield on May 7 and made no bones about Gov. JB Pritzker's support for sanctuary state policies.

  • 6 days ago | yahoo.com | Steven Spearie

    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized "the laws out of Springfield that are protecting illegal criminals and not prioritizing the American citizens" in a news conference on May 7. Noem said Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has been "incentivizing illegals (to come live in Illinois)" by giving them access to free health care to the tune of $1.6 billion to the state's taxpayers and that the results of Illinois being "a sanctuary state have been disastrous.

  • 1 week ago | lincolncourier.com | Steven Spearie

    Steven SpearieSpringfield State Journal- RegisterA mother of a 7-year-old killed in a crash in Chatham is a speech/language pathologist with District 186. District 186 sent its crisis team to Ball-Chatham schools last week. The tragedy of the April 28 vehicle crash in Chatham hit home for Springfield School District 186.

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Steven Spearie
Steven Spearie @StevenSpearie
11 May 25

.@ILStatePolice is still working a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 55 southbound. An SUV ran off the roadto the right and struck the metal guardrail. @SFD_IL and EMS were dispatched to the scene. The right lane has been closed for an investigation.

Steven Spearie
Steven Spearie @StevenSpearie
11 May 25

Missouri S&T scores 11 unanswered runs in Sunday's tournament win over @UISAthletics.

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D2 Baseball @divIIbaseball

FINAL: GLVC Tournament Championship: No.7 Seed @Miners_BSB 11, No.2 Seed UIS 1 THE MISSOURI S&T MINERS ARE THE 2025 GLVC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS! Missouri S&T came ALL THE WAY BACK from the loser's bracket to win their first GLVC tournament title in program history and receive an https://t.co/Xd13x60sVI

Steven Spearie
Steven Spearie @StevenSpearie
11 May 25

According to @ILStatePolice, southbound Interstate 55 is closed after an SUV ran off the roadway to the right and hit a metal guardrail. It is near the Sangamon Ave. exit. https://t.co/GsKqlJ7jEU