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4 days ago

Chicago Bears provide Caleb Williams with weapons in draft but struggling pass rush gets little help

The Bears failed to draft a defensive end and the only defensive lineman they took was South African Jordan van den Berg of Georgia Tech in the sixth round.

4 days ago

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says a tie-up with American Airlines would be good for travelers

“I was hoping to pitch that story to American, but they declined to engage and instead responded by publicly closing the door.”

Severe weather

4 days ago

Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters

“The greatest area of concern is across central Missouri into southern Illinois and into southeast Missouri,” Evan Bentley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, said on X.

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4 days ago

Suspect in shooting of 2 Chicago officers allegedly pulled handgun from under blanket at hospital

“This shooting was a stark and heartbreaking reminder of the dangers our officers face all too often on this job,” the superintendent said.

4 days ago

UPDATE: Monday morning storms cause little damage in Springfield area; Round 2 possible with Tornado Watch in effect

Gusty winds, some downed trees and power lines, and large hail was reported.

An Illinois State Police car is pictured outside the Illinois Capitol in Springfield during an event in 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

4 days ago

Autopsy conducted on man who died after being hit by ISP squad car

Charles Henderson died from "multiple blunt force injuries."

Washington, D.C.

4 days ago

Chamber, SSGA go to Washington

The CEO Of the Greater Chamber of Commerce, Mike Murphy was on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss the Community Fly-in to Washington DC and other tops in the community.

4 days ago

Route 66 anniversary, other events throughout May

Get your kicks on RT 66...Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield was on The WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming RT66 100th Anniversary Events that are happening right here in the capitol city...

4 days ago

Clinton man in custody; wife was beaten to death

Nicholas Smith, 35, is accused.

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4 days ago

Local schools combat truancy

Sangamon County truancy court returns.

SPC Risk

5 days ago

UPDATE: National Weather Service: Severe weather possible Monday throughout almost all of Illinois

How strong a second round of storms is Monday depends on the first round of storms, says forecasters.

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5 days ago

Donate Life Month: Pass along your organs

Memorial nurse manager says one donor can save eight lives.

Illinois State Police squad

6 days ago

Fatal Springfield accident involving pedestrian and State Police squad car

State Police: A pedestrian bent down in the road was struck by one of their squad cars.

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7 days ago

Peaceful end to Jacksonville standoff

Police arrest Thomas Loughary, 37.

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7 days ago

Medicaid cuts worry local experts

This panel spoke to Citizens Club of Springfield.

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7 days ago

Jacksonville man arrested on child porn charges

Jacksonville man has been released on a notice to appear.

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7 days ago

They died alone but are buried among comrades

Camp Butler holds ceremony for "unclaimed veterans."

7 days ago

Plea in Earl Moore death

Peter Cadigan, charged with murder, pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

Jacksonville Police Department

1 week ago

UPDATED: Standoff suspect surrenders

Jacksonville Middle School closed for the day

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1 week ago

Lawmaker’s diagnosis: autism

Rep. Stava's announcement comes during Neurodivergent Appreciation Month.

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