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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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
UPDATE: Springfield woman pleads guilty to lesser charges in 2024 stabbing death
Julie Marshall stabbed a man in the neck.
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.
