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John LaTessa

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A longtime member of the WTAX family, Program Director John LaTessa dies

John LaTessa started with WTAX roughly 25 years ago.

Taking a survey on health in the community.

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Residents asked to take part in health survey

Your health, whether it be mental or physical it's always a good decision to it in check.

2 weeks ago

Springfield rallies for ‘No Kings’

The event promoted early voting.

2 weeks ago

Get ready for ‘Wintree Wonderland’

The event is meant to replace Festival of Trees.

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By the numbers, Springfield Police say crime is down

Reported violent crime is down 21 percent. Reported property crime is down 17 percent. Overall reported crime is down four percent.

2 weeks ago

Documents show state’s disaster request met FEMA’s threshold

Feds denied aid for August storms, ruling it ‘not warranted.'

Man in a dark suit and blue tie speaks at a podium with a sign reading 'Investing in Our Capital City' in Springfield, Illinois, flanked by flags and lockers in the background.

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Pritzker reports more than $9M in income on 2025 tax returns, not including blind trust

Governor’s wealth topped $4B within the last year.

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‘Partial win for customers’: ICC approves $82 million rate hike for Nico

The amount was negotiated through an earlier settlement with the attorney general’s office.

The death certificate of Sean Grayson from the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of the Medical Examiner.

2 weeks ago

CORRECTED: Grayson appeal is vacated

His death certificate comes from Rhode Island.

Dhaka, Bangladesh - 10 Aug 2026: A red toy sports car is seen in focus against the Tesla logo on a monitor screen.

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Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon

Musk said production for consumers won't begin until 2028.

Women in business

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Women in business

A movement for the women is not only in sports.

3 weeks ago

Medical debt milestone

State and Cook County programs combined have helped 1.5M Illinoisans erase $2.4B.

A screen shot of the dash camera video of Lt. Andrew Henton's squad car before it hit a pedestrian September 24, 2026.

3 weeks ago

Not guilty plea in deputy-pedestrian accident

Off-duty Lt. Andrew Henton struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

This man allegedly caused damage to a boat at East Side Marine October 2, 2026.

3 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying boat burglar

Man caused damage to a boat at East Side Marine.

A person prays at a votive mass for Pope Leo XIV in light of his lung cancer diagnosis at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

3 weeks ago

Chicago Catholics rally for prayer in Pope Leo’s hometown after his lung cancer diagnosis

Catholics in Chicago and around the world met the news of Leo's lung cancer diagnosis with shock, concern and support for the 71-year-old.

3 weeks ago

UPDATED: Lanes reopen after fatal crash

The victim is from New York.

This fire at an unused apartment building at Sunflower Court on the University of Illinois Springfield campus Wednesday, October 14, 2026, was done for training purposes.

3 weeks ago

Fire training for Springfield Fire will lead to a new building for a new UIS program

Firefighters get training, while UIS saves on demolition ahead of a new building going up.

Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular

3 weeks ago

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Washington Park this weekend

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — More than 2,000 illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will be on display at Washington Park this weekend…

A meeting of the Sangamon County Board.

3 weeks ago

Sangamon County Board wants more discussion before changing meeting dates

Members and residents don't like the conflict between the two meetings.

Netflix

3 weeks ago

Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years

Beyond the memo from its chief executives, Netflix declined to comment further about Wednesday's cuts.

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