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4 days ago
Illinois attorney general joins suit against Postal Service over mail voting rules
Case follows Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump administration to proceed with restrictions.
4 days ago
Beluga whale dies at Chicago aquarium days after coming from Canada park in rescue effort
The whale, a 23-year-old female named Peekachu, died suddenly Tuesday as caretakers tried to rehydrate her, Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium said in a news release.
5 days ago
SMTD has a newly designed website
The Managing Director of SMTD, Steve Schoeffel stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss all the new features of their newly developed website.
5 days ago
New Illinois law improves electronic prescription standards
Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) said a local surgeon told him Illinois needs to allow more types of prescriptions to be electronically transferred from one pharmacy to another.
5 days ago
Missouri double murder suspect found dead in Decatur
MSHP said that Munson was found dead inside the RV after he had apparently shot himself.
5 days ago
Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction
Illinois is included in the settlement.
5 days ago
IL innkeepers oppose proposed tax hike to expand BOS Center
"Event planners are looking at (room tax rates) a lot more closely."
5 days ago
State: First human case of West Nile Virus reported this season
50 Illinois counties have reported West Nile Virus activity so far this year.
5 days ago
Church donates 34,000 pounds of food to Illinois food bank
The donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is part of "America Gives," a nationwide service initiative celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary.
5 days ago
13-year-old boy dies after being hit by a car in Pana
Police arrived to find the boy dead in the road with a car driven by a 16-year-old girl stopped in front of him.
5 days ago
A LEGO convention is coming to Springfield
"It will be the ultimate event for LEGO lovers of all ages."
5 days ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspected cable-cutter
Man cut a cable line from a utility pole.
5 days ago
Bailey implores Republicans to improve turnout as he plans to shift focus to Chicago
Republican nominee for governor says late August downstate tour is last of the campaign.
5 days ago
Will Supreme Court’s order on mail-in ballots impact voting in Illinois?
SCOTUS allows Trump administration to move forward with restrictions while legal challenges continue.
5 days ago
How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers are floating ideas for what to do
The measure that Durbin, D-Ill., and Cassidy, R-La., are pushing would not dictate an outcome, but instead set up a process for Congress to take action.
6 days ago
Springfield city council may extend ShotSpotter
A public commenter says at $1.1M over three years, it's not worth it.
6 days ago
Dolly Parton’s central Illinois connections
From Petersburg to the Illinois State Fair to the former Assembly Hall in Champaign, "I don't think there will ever be another Dolly Parton."
6 days ago
Nominations are open for this year’s Springfield “First Citizen Award,” with a change in operation
"I think this award really exemplifies what we do at the foundation. We've got the staff to pull this off. So, we're excited to take it on this year," said Tapscott.
6 days ago
APL still moving despite June tornado that destroyed building, even helping a Georgia shelter
APL: We're close to being able to demolish our building.
6 days ago
Pritzker, Bailey offer different visions for Illinois education
Candidates respond to questions on school funding, education policy, in State Fair appearances.
