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4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

How parents can help prepare their households for back-to-school

Gradually adjust bedtimes and wake-up times; also, emphasize reading.

4 weeks ago

Back-to-school sales tax holiday

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

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

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

4 weeks ago

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

Springfield-area drivers count on Law Automotive.

4 weeks ago

Get a fresh start with RISE Springfield

Members of RISE Springfield were on The WTAX Morning Newswatch.

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IL Treasurer Frerichs is prepared for State Fair auction

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

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Judge denies Trump administration access to Illinois voter data

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

4 weeks 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.

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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.

4 weeks 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.

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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." 

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Budzinski: Voter fraud is ‘urban myth’

"The President is trying to retake the authority from the states to administer their own state elections."

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New law tackles kids’ social media addiction

Algorithms can hook kids.

4 weeks ago

Symphony at Motorheads?

Things to do include the usual and the unusual.

4 weeks ago

Republic fees draw council’s ire

Ald. Conley: ...and their web site is no help.

4 weeks ago

Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd

The line for the main merchandise booth stretched all the way to the outfield along one side of the ballpark.

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De Witt County man accused of child porn

Attorney general's office says the investigation into Christian Lane, 29, took several weeks.

4 weeks ago

In the sun? Don’t forget to protect your eyes

Check to see your shades provide UV protection.

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Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis after calling 24 witnesses for the nearly 30-year-old killing of Tupac Shakur.