3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Nokomis City Council elects to keep police department open

Nokomis will rely on the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and other agencies to help fill gaps.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

IL struggles with SNAP error rate

The error rate jumped from 11.56 percent to 14.67 percent in one fiscal year.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

UPDATED Clerk: Voter data security incident, but no Sangamon County info compromised

Sangamon County voters may get a letter in the mail from Platinum Technology.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Pritzker signs new laws on birth control, AI regulations, play-based learning

Governor signed 31 bills Friday as he continues evaluating measures.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Family targeted in mass shooting that left 5 dead in Illinois, police say

Two more people were wounded, and two teenagers, ages 15 and 16, were in custody, police said.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures

Health experts say that high overnight temperatures are particularly dangerous because there's no time for the body's core temperature to cool down and recover from daytime heat.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game

Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with Utah last week, made contact with the Bulls' Caleb Wilson while driving toward the basket and, after tossing the ball toward the hoop, went behind the basket clutching his side or abdomen.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

3 weeks ago in National

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

3 weeks ago in National

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Baseball’s All-Stars don’t like MLB’s salary cap proposal but say there’s time to find a deal

Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball's All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there's plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now

More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience

Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78

Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Pritzker signs plan expanding birth control access for minors

Republicans argue that parents should be involved in any discussion about birth control. They also said this law could harm many young girls across the state.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Local doctors urge produce safety

Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic illness linked to fresh fruits and vegetables.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Sports

The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes’ Chief Storyteller is stepping down

Chief Storyteller Jamie Toole and his wife Melissa Gaynor-Toole will be stepping away from their respective roles. Toole stopped by The WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the topic at hand.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local

Downtown Springfield, Inc. wants to improve art downtown

Included are pop-up art displays and dowtown murals.