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4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Former Macon County correctional officer pleads guilty following DUI arrest
James Davis was placed on 12 months of conditional discharge after entering a plea agreement, court records show.
4 weeks ago in Education, Local
Community input sought for Clinton superintendent search
Online survey to gather information on best qualities for future superintendent candidates.
4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Salvation Army in Springfield looking for a new thrift store location
The Family Store will close Oct. 24 after it was deemed no longer profitable.
4 weeks ago in Local
Springfield money picture on track to be better than expected
Revenues are more than expected. Purchases are carefully considered.
4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local
Federal grant slowdown stymies fresh food nonprofit, Budzinski
Budzinski is frustrated that the administration delays or even revokes grants: "I think that's illegal."
4 weeks ago in Sports
Harry Kane scores on record-tying 125th appearance for England
Harry Kane made a record-tying 125th appearance for England in the Nations League match against Czechia at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday — and marked the occasion with another goal.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and hovering cars see Paris Fashion Week go out on a high
Louis Vuitton closed Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday evening with Zendaya in the audience and car sculptures hovering above the runway at the Louvre Museum. It was the final major show of a spring runway season that began in New York last month.
4 weeks ago in History, Lifestyle, Local
Ride In Honor this Sunday to benefit the Veteran’s Memorial Foundation
The annual event helps local veterans organizations and charities. This year, they've chosen two.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Dolly Parton-created Christmas performance comes to UIS
Dolly Parton wrote music and lyrics for "Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol."
4 weeks ago in Business, Fall Guide, Local, Plumbing Expert
Getting your home ready for fall: Why your plumbing deserves attention
Don't wait until temperatures get consistently colder!
4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local
McCrady talks industrial development
Ryan McCrady, CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance was a guest on the WTAX Morning Newswatch
4 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Illinois state fairs attracted over 1 million visitors for second year in a row
The fairs were among the most affordable in the Midwest this year, according to Pritzker’s office.
4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News
DeSoto man who struck boy, mother 117 times with a bat pleads guilty to murder
He faces a sentence of up to life in prison after his open plea that also included attempted murder.
4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National
Woman charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of 7-year-old girl in Chicago
Shavon Gayden, 48, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder in connection with the death, Chicago police said in a statement Sunday.
4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, National, Sports
Michael Jordan makes $10 million commitment to UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother
Jordan played for the Tar Heels from 1981-84, making the game winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship game as a freshman.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Chicago Bears rolling along nicely with Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury
“We are playing pretty good complementary football, something that we got to do each and every week to be at our best,” coach Ben Johnson said.
4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National
US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit alleging he fired from behind
Agent fired into rear of car, attorneys say.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Paramount and Warner Bros are now one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here’s how we got here
It's official: Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The companies completed the deal on Tuesday, ushering in a new Hollywood giant with the now shorter "Skydance" nametag.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future
For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn't fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Jannik Sinner to miss the rest of the year due to knee inflammation
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner announced he will be out for the rest of the year as he continues to deal with an injured knee. Sinner has not played since July when he beat Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final. He withdrew from the U.S. Open because of a right knee injury.
