4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ex-guv: Tax the rich!

Quinn wants voters to decide on a millionaire surcharge.

4 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Staff cuts worry union president

District 186 superintendent: Four teachers are being cut.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

IDNR to roll out new reservation/permit system May 1st

The current system will be offline April 27-30 but reservations will transfer to the new interface.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car

Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Recognizing National Library Week

Lana Shovlin of The Lincoln Library comes onto the WTAX Morning News Watch to discuss the importance and events of National Library Week.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

6 rodent races, 1 championship

Kayla Miller and Erica Romines representing the community childcare connection program discuss the upcoming RatTucky Derby.

4 weeks ago in Business, History, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Bid for Black history trail

"History across the Tracks" would be another local tourist attraction.

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New chief at IL Chamber of Commerce

Jimmy Clayton comes from Illinois Realtors.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Madigan author plans a second book

Ex-Tribune newsman Ray Long is Illinoisan of the Year.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Teamsters: No to driverless cars

A bill calls for a pilot program.

4 weeks ago in National

And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race

The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.

4 weeks ago in World

Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 off northern Japan on Monday prompted a short-lived tsunami alert and the advisory of a higher risk of a possible mega-quake for coastal areas there.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic

The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers

It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Amy Winehouse’s father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer’s memorabilia

A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia.

4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tentative deal at UIS

Class resumes Monday.