4 weeks ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, National

McDonald’s sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees

The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in Illinois, said McDonald’s pricing tool uses artificial intelligence to collect data that competing franchises wouldn’t normally share, like store-level sales.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

White Sox looking to eliminate Guardians at home in AL Division Series

Chicago leads Cleveland 2-0 in their best-of-five AL Division Series going into Game 3 on Wednesday at Rate Field.

4 weeks ago in Local

Chatham dedicates statue to honor memory of 5 killed in YNOT crash

The top represents the eternal flame, with the arcs representing the five children.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Eva Marie Saint, star of ‘North by Northwest’ and ‘On the Waterfront,’ dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, "On the Waterfront," and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "North by Northwest," has died. She was 102.

4 weeks ago in World

South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games backlash

South Korea's sports minister says the government will review the military service exemption for gold-medal winning athletes after public backlash to some controversial comments from winners at the Asian Games.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworth’s HR, King’s relief

When right-hander Michael King dramatically emerged from the bullpen in a darkened Petco Park to pitch in the eighth inning of Game 3 just two days after he made a five-inning start in Game 2, the San Diego Padres' desperate determination to extend their season was clear.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week

Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Former Macon County correctional officer pleads guilty following DUI arrest

James Davis was placed on 12 months of conditional discharge after entering a plea agreement, court records show.

4 weeks ago in Education, Local

Community input sought for Clinton superintendent search

Online survey to gather information on best qualities for future superintendent candidates.

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Salvation Army in Springfield looking for a new thrift store location

The Family Store will close Oct. 24 after it was deemed no longer profitable.

4 weeks ago in Local

Springfield money picture on track to be better than expected

Revenues are more than expected. Purchases are carefully considered.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local

Federal grant slowdown stymies fresh food nonprofit, Budzinski

Budzinski is frustrated that the administration delays or even revokes grants: "I think that's illegal."

4 weeks ago in Sports

Harry Kane scores on record-tying 125th appearance for England

Harry Kane made a record-tying 125th appearance for England in the Nations League match against Czechia at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday — and marked the occasion with another goal.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and hovering cars see Paris Fashion Week go out on a high

Louis Vuitton closed Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday evening with Zendaya in the audience and car sculptures hovering above the runway at the Louvre Museum. It was the final major show of a spring runway season that began in New York last month.

4 weeks ago in History, Lifestyle, Local

Ride In Honor this Sunday to benefit the Veteran’s Memorial Foundation

The annual event helps local veterans organizations and charities. This year, they've chosen two.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Dolly Parton-created Christmas performance comes to UIS

Dolly Parton wrote music and lyrics for "Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol."

4 weeks ago in Business, Fall Guide, Local, Plumbing Expert

Getting your home ready for fall: Why your plumbing deserves attention

Don't wait until temperatures get consistently colder!

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

McCrady talks industrial development

Ryan McCrady, CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance was a guest on the WTAX Morning Newswatch

4 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Illinois state fairs attracted over 1 million visitors for second year in a row

The fairs were among the most affordable in the Midwest this year, according to Pritzker’s office.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News

DeSoto man who struck boy, mother 117 times with a bat pleads guilty to murder

He faces a sentence of up to life in prison after his open plea that also included attempted murder.