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Sunbathing Beauty, Rosie Gets Cozy And A Pond Reflection: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.
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🌱 Patch AM: How one Springfield ZIP code drove all of this Medicaid surge
And on the Springfield Patch calendar - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Springfield, IL
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🌱 Patch AM: Which Central Illinois summer festivals are worth the drive from Springfield?
Coming up: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Springfield, IL on the Springfield Patch calendar
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The Simple Neighborhood Traditions That Are Quietly Disappearing: Block Talk
Porch chats, block parties and back-and-forth favors once defined neighborhood life. Now, even small connections feel harder to find.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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How To Shut Down Nosiness Without Being A Jerk [The Question]
What’s the best way to deflect nosy questions and set boundaries without being rude — or over-explaining yourself?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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🌱 Patch AM: Springfield mourns 14-year-old cyclist killed at Cook and Eastdale
Coming up on the Springfield Patch calendar: Heritage Days Summerfest
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🌱 Patch AM: Why a suspicious device briefly shut down two key Springfield buildings
Coming up on the Springfield Patch calendar: Heritage Days Summerfest
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🌱 Patch AM: Which Springfield museums should anchor your 2026 weekend plans?
Also, don’t miss Heritage Days Summerfest on the Springfield Patch calendar
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🌱 Patch AM: Why a winding road near Rochester needed Springfield medics this weekend
Coming up on the Springfield Patch calendar: Heritage Days Summerfest
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