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2 weeks ago

Federal government seeks to halt the first U.S. reparations program for Black people

“Evanston has set a new precedent. It has shown that racial reparations are possible,” Simmons said.

2 weeks ago

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

"It feels like you're stepping back into his world," Ward said of the grounds in Hyde Park, New York, that once were home to the Roosevelt family.

2 weeks ago

Logan County Board weighs future of Hut 8 moratorium

The recent announced closure of the Logan County Correctional Facility has left questions about how the county will replace lost jobs and one of its biggest revenue streams.

2 weeks ago

Eagle Rock faces community questions over proposed Christian County data center

For some residents, the data center would be too close to where they live.

2 weeks ago

New entertainment facility set to open in Springfield in July

Legends Entertainment is located south of Scheels Sports Park and two hotels.

2 weeks ago

Circus Days in Petersburg this Friday and Saturday

Did you know Petersburg has a history connected to the circus?

2 weeks ago

Springfield Alderman to fire chief: ‘You’re lucky nobody’s dead’

Zummo is on the hot seat because no sirens were activated June 10-11.

2 weeks ago

Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion

Pizza Hut performed worse than average, with U.S. sales down 8.2% last year, Technomic said.

2 weeks ago

Are you and your pets prepared for the severe weather?

More severe weather is possible Wednesday.

2 weeks ago

Springfield man sent to federal prison for ‘egregious’ child porn possession

Authorities say Dagenais had a long history of child porn possession, and it was escalating to the point where he admitted to a desire to rape a child.

2 weeks ago

Pritzker signs state budget

The governor takes shots at Rauner, Trump.

2 weeks ago

Athens man goes to federal prison for child porn possession

Christopher Wagy could have received up to 30 years in prison on one of the counts he faced.

2 weeks ago

Tornadoes, wind, hail all possible Wednesday in Springfield area

Illinois is now Number One in tornadoes.

2 weeks ago

It’s time to get ‘All Shook Up’

It's time to get "All Shook Up" Out at The Muni this weekend! Stars of the show, Actor Madi Sweeney and Dancer Bri'ara McKinney stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming performance!

2 weeks ago

A night for farewells at District 186

Gill caps twelve years as District 186 superintendent.

2 weeks ago

June 10 storms did not meet criteria for warning siren activation per city officials

Officials say initial reports indicated damage was believed to have been caused by straight-line winds, and wind speed data was not immediately available.

2 weeks ago

Illinois lawmakers seek to streamline contracting for service providers

Amid federal funding uncertainty, nonprofit groups are pushing for greater efficiency.

2 weeks ago

Sangamon County board rejects solar farm

Business report also includes data centers and Vinegar Hill.

2 weeks ago

Mary Todd Lincoln was ‘An Inconvenient Widow’

A new best seller calls her a true woman behind the man.

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