1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National

Illinois governor’s race shifts to Texas

Bailey, Pritzker both working the sidelines of midterm Republican convention for support, money.

1 week ago in IL State News, Local

DCFS tells judge it will comply with records request in 2024 death of foster child

Agency director required to explain missed court dates at rescheduled hearing in October.

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Big Ten expanding its enhanced replay review coverage beyond Friday games

The Big Ten had announced last week it would offer these enhanced replay reviews during Friday night telecasts. The Big Ten adjusted that plan Wednesday by saying it will cover all conference games, as well as home nonconference matchups that have Big Ten officiating crews.

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are

The City of Springfield continues to replace lead water service lines as well.

1 week ago in Crime, Local

Springfield man pleads guilty to 2025 murder

Justin Pickrell, shot and killed Camren White April 7, 2025.

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Jacksonville man arrested for alleged sex crime

Police: Sims allegedly knew the teenage victim.

1 week ago in History, IL State News, Local, National

Remembering 9/11

Special 9/11 coverage Friday on WTAX.

1 week ago in Education, History, Local

New learning series goes along with new exhibit at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

"We wanted to take the idea of citizenship ... in a way to help students understand what it means to be a good citizen, modeling that of Abraham Lincoln."

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.

1 week ago in Sports

Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark having ‘fun’ playing together for US and not against each other

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark' s interactions are a subplot of the women's FIBA World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided country. Clark and Reese have shown their relationship on the court is thriving.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch

Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the Seahawks capped a Super Bowl banner-raising night with another win against the New England Patriots.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind

Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit "Choosin' Texas," leads the nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six.

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Sangamon County sheriff seeks registered sex offender, another arrested

The Sangamon Co. Sheriff’s Office learned Randall Knott left Illinois without authorization in July after Tulsa detectives encountered him.

1 week ago in IL State News, Local

Springfield 19th Street railroad corridor moves closer to redevelopment

City officials and community members gathered to contribute to a feasibility study.

1 week ago in Local

Man killed in Saturday motorcycle crash

The Sangamon County Coroner's Office, according to a news release, identified him as 42-year-old William McCarthy of Springfield.

1 week ago in Sports

Coco Gauff rallies to reach the US Open semifinals against new women’s No. 1 Elena Rybakina

Coco Gauff fought off a couple match points in a tiebreaker and beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 on Wednesday to set up a U.S. Open semifinal matchup against new No. 1 Elena Rybakina.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.

1 week ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local

IL will address youth mental health with Meta settlement funds despite IFT push to fill education funding gaps

Illinois will use $768 million for mental health services, programming.

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, Sports

Clinton High School cancels remainder of varsity football season

School says low participation and injuries created safety concerns; junior varsity games will continue.