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3 hours ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed solving restaurant burglary in Springfield
June 14 break-in at Gabatoni's.
3 hours ago
July 4th celebration at the ALPLM
Joe Crain, representing the ALPLM stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss anything and everything that they are doing this Saturday!
4 hours ago
INTERVIEW: New Department of Early Childhood launches full operations
New Department of Early Childhood launches full operations.
4 hours ago
Bailey campaign embraces artificial intelligence in new era of politics
State lawmakers consider requiring campaigns to disclose AI-generated ads.
6 hours ago
Bloom where you’re planted; Celebrating a bumper crop of community gardens in Illinois
"It reminds us where our food comes from, encourages healthy lifestyles, and creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together."
12 hours ago
IL Department of Early Childhood officially launches Wednesday
State officials have worked with teachers, parents, providers and stakeholders to design the best framework for the agency.
13 hours ago
Springfield City Council may extend contract for license plate readers
"It's a very impactful tool," said Behl. "One of the most impactful tools that we have."
13 hours ago
Local Veterinarian urges pet owners to take precautions during holiday heat wave
Pet owners may underestimate how quickly animals can overheat, particularly during periods of high heat and humidity, Peterson said.
24 hours ago
‘Miles of Smiles’ this year’s Illinois State Fair theme
"Miles of Smiles" celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
1 day ago
Governor Pritzker declares 11 Illinois counties disaster areas
The disaster proclamation takes effect immediately.
1 day ago
Vermilion County woman sentenced for voting twice in federal election
Brenda Knuth, 61, was sentenced on June 26 to 3 years probation and ordered to pay a $2,500 fine.
1 day ago
Springfield Memorial earns ‘Elite Designation’ for nursing
Memorial says only two percent of hospitals nationwide have received five consecutive "Magnet" designations.
1 day ago
HSHS opens new surgery clinic in Springfield
HSHS Medical Group General Surgery-Springfield is located on the 5th floor of 301 N. 8th Street.
1 day ago
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition
Law banning interchange fees also pushed back to at least next year.
1 day ago
Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
About 56 million Americans are under an extreme heat watch as hot and humid weather is expected to move farther east later in the week.
1 day ago
New facility dog helps victims in federal cases across central Illinois
"Testifying in court and being interviewed regarding a crime can be very traumatic and stressful," Gilmore said. "Studies have shown that a facility dog can lower the stress level of victims and witnesses."
2 days ago
Supreme Court ruling simplifies pesticide labeling for Illinois farmers
"If the U.S. EPA does say it's cancer-causing, it's going to go on the label," Johnson said. "But right now, there is nothing the U.S. EPA has found that says it's a cancer-causing agent."
2 days ago
Stars, stripes and shopping carts: What Americans buy for the Fourth of July in Illinois
Instacart compiled July 4th shopping trends in Illinois
2 days ago
‘A real farm crisis’: Illinois farm bankruptcies rise for 3rd straight year
Rising land rent, an unstable export market and record farm debt are blamed.
2 days ago
Cocktails-to-go, new state agency among laws taking effect July 1
14 new laws will begin with new fiscal year.
