1 week ago in Sports

Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience

Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78

Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Pritzker signs plan expanding birth control access for minors

Republicans argue that parents should be involved in any discussion about birth control. They also said this law could harm many young girls across the state.

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Local doctors urge produce safety

Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic illness linked to fresh fruits and vegetables.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local, Sports

The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes’ Chief Storyteller is stepping down

Chief Storyteller Jamie Toole and his wife Melissa Gaynor-Toole will be stepping away from their respective roles. Toole stopped by The WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the topic at hand.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local

Downtown Springfield, Inc. wants to improve art downtown

Included are pop-up art displays and dowtown murals.

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

The White Sox and Rays — 2 division leaders — also had the top 2 picks in baseball’s draft

Here are a few teams that actually reached 90 wins the same year they had the top pick.

1 week ago in Business, Food Scene, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

‘The Fountain’ runs dry: Restaurant on Route 66 closes after less than a year

The Springfield Business Journal reports the restaurant known as "The Fountain" on 9th Street is now closed, after just a year in operation.

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

UPDATE: Family targeted in mass shooting that left 5 dead in Illinois, police say

Suspects are 15 and 16 years old.

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Massey family: Grayson shouldn’t get out of prison, despite cancer

Sonya's cousin Sontae tells the WTAX Morning Newswatch Grayson needs to do the time, since he did the crime.

1 week ago in IL State News, Local

Black Lives Matter Springfield celebrates 10-year anniversary with block party

Black Lives Matter partnered with the Institute for Justice to educate the community on qualified immunity. 

1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

Pritzker signs legislation for energy bill transparency, utility discount program

The laws expand eligibility requirements for low-income energy assistance and require new reporting on bill charges.

1 week ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Coldest Julys in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Julys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

ISP: Barricaded suspect found dead after 12-hour standoff

The standoff ended around 1 a.m. Saturday.

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Memorial Health receives national honor for nursing excellence

The designation recognizes hospitals that demonstrate outstanding patient care, nursing leadership and professional practice.

1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

Data centers have moved into rural America. So have the concerns

More than 1,500 data centers are in development nationwide, according to PRC.

1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Homeowner, auto insurance reform bills arrive on Pritzker’s desk

The Illinois Insurance Association told WAND News this change could cause homeowner insurance premiums to increase up to 20% or $230.

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Justin Wrobleski becomes 6th Dodgers All-Star, White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters also added

Peters joins White Sox teammates Miguel Vargas and Munetaka Murakami on the All-Star roster

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

How do you say Cholowsky? White Sox hope No. 1 pick in the draft spells sure thing in Chicago

Cholowsky burst into tears at a draft party far from the Philadelphia site of the draft.