3 hours ago in Business, Local

Springfield Hotel and Lodging Association opposed to county sales tax for BOS Center expansion

"We were just informed of (the proposal) a week ago (Monday), and now we're sitting here wanting to have a vote?"

3 hours ago in Business, Local

Springfield Chamber keeping an eye on potential car dealer sale

Chamber CEO Mike Murphy tells the WTAX Morning Newswatch it's just not the same trying to build a relationship with a large company.

8 hours ago in Entertainment

Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend

Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned "Coyote vs. Acme," the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend.

8 hours ago in Sports

Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

Scottie Scheffler's second FedEx Cup title, and his 22nd victory on the PGA Tour during this astonishing five-year run, was different from all the others, even if it looked all too familiar. Scheffler celebrated with a beer.

8 hours ago in Sports

Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners

The U.S. Open's Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start. For Novak Djokovic, it turned into a stunning head start back to the airport.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy

Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing

Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.

8 hours ago in Features

At 91, Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

Dale Sanders, whose trail name is Grey Beard, first set the Appalachian Trail record in 2017 at age 82. Four years later, his 83-year-old friend M.J. Eberhart, aka Nimblewill Nomad, took the title. But within months, Sanders announced his plan for a comeback.

8 hours ago in Sports

Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. "It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come," the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account.

8 hours ago in National, Trending

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing

At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.

9 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Coco — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

A "very sweet girl who will be a wonderful companion...."

9 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Blackhawks agree to 2-year contract with defenseman Kevin Korchinski

Chicago announced the deal with the restricted free agent on Saturday.

9 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Atlanta Falcons add DT Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears

The Falcons are sending cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick to the Bears for Dexter, who had a career-high six sacks in 17 games last season.

9 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Trump says he’ll be at the Presidents Cup at Medinah as the honorary chairman

The Presidents Cup began in 1994 to include international players from non-European countries who were not eligible for the more famed Ryder Cup.

12 hours ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Pritzker signs bill improving sanitation, access to menstrual products on construction sites

The new law states employers must provide a separate restroom designated for workers who menstruate or are lactating.

13 hours ago in Agriculture, Farm, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Illinois program offers free, confidential mental health support to farm families

The program also offers up to six telehealth counseling sessions for individuals, couples or groups, at no cost.

14 hours ago in Business, Local

Inside the site selection process

Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance aims to attract, retain, expand businesses.

14 hours ago in Local

CWLP progress report

The city council learned how CWLP is removing lead service lines and preparing for automated electricity meters.

2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Hot air balloons fill the skies over Lincoln for annual festival

Ballooning in Lincoln has drawn a following for decades.

2 days ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Expert: Back to school time for kids could be more than just a stressor

There could end up being problems with mental health, too.