14 hours ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local

Back-to-school sales tax holiday

It starts Friday and runs through Sunday, Aug. 16.

1 day ago in Sports

Notre Dame and USC agree to resume football rivalry with a 4-game series starting in 2030

The Notre Dame-Southern California college football rivalry will start again in 2030. The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series. Notre Dame will play in Los Angeles on Aug. 31, 2030, and the Trojans will visit South Bend, Indiana, on Aug. 30, 2031. The meetings in 2032 and 2033 will be played in the first three weeks of the season.

1 day ago in Sports

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox add Adley Rutschman, Phillies land Luis Arraez

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball's trade deadline, with the Red Sox adding three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman a few hours after the Phillies picked up three-time batting champion Luis Arraez.

1 day ago in National

25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.

1 day ago in Local, Plumbing Expert

More than 50 years of experience: Why Springfield chooses Rick Ray & Sons Plumbing

A half-century of plumbing experience is hard to beat!

1 day ago in Automotive Repair Expert, Lifestyle, Local

Why more Springfield drivers are choosing Law Automotive for complete vehicle care

Springfield-area drivers count on Law Automotive.

1 day ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Get a fresh start with RISE Springfield

Members of RISE Springfield were on The WTAX Morning Newswatch.

1 day ago in IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local

IL Treasurer Frerichs is prepared for State Fair auction

It's a tribute to the late Judy Baar Topinka.

1 day ago in Business, Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Pritzker signs new laws requiring businesses to accept cash, pay employees for jury duty

Governor signed 87 bills on Friday.

1 day ago in IL State News, Local, National

Judge denies Trump administration access to Illinois voter data

Law does not give DOJ ‘general auditing power’ over state election officials.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Chaos — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

"...a fantastic, sweetheart of a dog."

1 day ago in Business, Capitol City Now Experts, Local, Marketing and Advertising Expert

Don’t waste your advertising dollars

Today's marketing landscape is crowded with endless platforms, countless strategies, and no shortage of companies promising the perfect solution.

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson healthy and looking to regain Pro Bowl level

The good news for Johnson is he’s feeling good and practicing well.

1 day ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

Women’s Pro Baseball League has strong contingent of international players for inaugural season

The WPBL's inaugural season is being played at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.

1 day ago in Sports

Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar is returning to the Spanish Vuelta after a seven-year absence to pursue a Grand Tours hat trick of titles.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Chicago Cubs acquire right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays

Chicago also traded Jameson Taillon and cash to Toronto on Sunday for a player to be named or cash.

1 day ago in Sports

Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded

As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1 day ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, National

At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science

Among other changes across the university, Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music is offering a certificate in music and artificial intelligence.

1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Music, National

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Grande's next concert is Monday in Chicago.