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Illinois’ budget picture tightens in final stretch amid economic uncertainty
Deputy governor warns state has limited ability to increase spending.
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Proposals could bring AI out of ‘the wild, wild West’
A top senator says artificial intelligence enjoys wide use and little regulation.
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Four arrested related to drug, firearms investigations in Springfield
Searches May 7 and 11 resulted in drugs, guns, and cash being found.
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STARSHIP to perform at Springfield Route 66 event
"We Built This City" for a Route 66 celebration.
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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Farm & Home thefts
The thefts occurred within days of each other at the two Springfield Farm & Home locations.
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SPECIAL REPORT: How Illinois county clerks are combating election misinformation
Amid lower rates of voter faith, officials say elections are safe and secure — and they’re working to prove it to the public.
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Pritzker urges feds to release $1B in broadband funds to Illinois
‘Unusual and targeted’: a Trump order from last year suggested tying the funds to compliance with federal AI policy.
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Hottest Mays in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Mays in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
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Christian County man denied pretrial release after not guilty plea for shaking a child
21-year-old Bryan Klee faces between 6 to 30 years in prison if found guilty.
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Macoupin County man sentence to 16 years for child sexual abuse materials
38-year-old Jacob Rogers was arrested in April 2022 and sentenced Tuesday after a guilty plea.
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Tracy speaks to manufacturers, merchant groups in Springfield
"Don't vote crazy; vote for Tracy!"
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Transit project continues moving on, Van Meter says
Sangamon County Board Chair, Andy Van Meter stopped by the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to give us some insider on all the projects that are coming to the capital city.
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‘One of America’s most beloved legacy brands’ is looking at locating in Springfield
HoneyBaked Ham is looking at opening more locations in a number of states, including Illinois.
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‘More than just a road’: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66’s centennial (WITH PHOTOS)
Museums, diners and roadside attractions spruce up as the ‘Mother Road’ turns 100.
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Remembering the fallen
One line-of-duty death is still one too many, says fire marshal spokesman.
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Illinois earns top emergency preparedness ranking, jumping from middle to high performance tier
Illinois has earned a top-tier emergency preparedness ranking from Trust for America's Health, jumping from the middle performance category in 2025 to high performance in 2026.
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New basketball court at Boys and Girls Clubs location means more than just play
Local officials cut a ribbon Monday on a new basketball court at the club location near 15th and Monroe.
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“Rolling Laughs” hits the road this weekend
"Rolling Laughs" is the new mobile open mic venue!
