Local
9 hours ago
Jordan: District 186’s cell phone ban ‘stricter’ than new state ban
Jordan says the district's policy -- which does include some rules for emergencies -- is more "forward-thinking" than state law.
12 hours ago
Gov Pritzker questioned about Benton report
Pritzker says there's a need to outline a process for reporting complaints.
13 hours ago
Durbin, voting against AG nomination, says Todd Blanche can’t be trusted
Senator Dick Durbin said prior to Tuesday's vote there are loopholes in that deal with holdout Republicans.
14 hours ago
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
The American Academy of Pediatrics is based in Illinois.
17 hours ago
McDonald’s posts strong second quarter profit, names new chief of US operations
The Chicago burger chain earned $2.36 billion, or $3.32 per share, for the three months ended June 30. A year earlier it earned $2.25 billion, or $3.14 per share.
18 hours ago
Taylorville approves ordinance regulating battery storage facilities
"It's a pretty restrictive ordinance. So, I don't know offhand if there's any place in Taylorville that would meet the requirements of the ordinance to house the battery storage," said Mayor Bruce Barry.
18 hours ago
UIS to author 1908 Springfield Race Riot history
The 1908 events helped lead to the founding of the NAACP the following year.
19 hours ago
How parents can help prepare their households for back-to-school
Gradually adjust bedtimes and wake-up times; also, emphasize reading.
1 day ago
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
Why more Springfield drivers are choosing Law Automotive for complete vehicle care
Springfield-area drivers count on Law Automotive.
1 day ago
Get a fresh start with RISE Springfield
Members of RISE Springfield were on The WTAX Morning Newswatch.
1 day ago
IL Treasurer Frerichs is prepared for State Fair auction
It's a tribute to the late Judy Baar Topinka.
1 day ago
Pritzker signs new laws requiring businesses to accept cash, pay employees for jury duty
Governor signed 87 bills on Friday.
1 day ago
Judge denies Trump administration access to Illinois voter data
Law does not give DOJ ‘general auditing power’ over state election officials.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
American Giants Museum drawing visitors from around the world to Route 66
The collection includes a Muffler Man, a Phillips 66 Cowboy and Bob's Big Boys, among others.
2 days ago
Springfield student’s cancer research earns international recognition
"I was the only student from central Illinois," Garg said. "I was very honored and also very proud."
2 days ago
Budzinski: Voter fraud is ‘urban myth’
"The President is trying to retake the authority from the states to administer their own state elections."
