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UPDATE: Monday morning storms cause little damage in Springfield area; Round 2 possible with Tornado Watch in effect

Gusty winds, some downed trees and power lines, and large hail was reported.

An Illinois State Police car is pictured outside the Illinois Capitol in Springfield during an event in 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

1 week ago

Autopsy conducted on man who died after being hit by ISP squad car

Charles Henderson died from "multiple blunt force injuries."

1 week ago

Chamber, SSGA go to Washington

The CEO Of the Greater Chamber of Commerce, Mike Murphy was on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss the Community Fly-in to Washington DC and other tops in the community.

1 week ago

Route 66 anniversary, other events throughout May

Get your kicks on RT 66...Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield was on The WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming RT66 100th Anniversary Events that are happening right here in the capitol city...

1 week ago

Clinton man in custody; wife was beaten to death

Nicholas Smith, 35, is accused.

Wooden letter tiles spell the word 'TRUANCY' on a dark textured background.

1 week ago

Local schools combat truancy

Sangamon County truancy court returns.

1 week ago

UPDATE: National Weather Service: Severe weather possible Monday throughout almost all of Illinois

How strong a second round of storms is Monday depends on the first round of storms, says forecasters.

Hands hold cutouts of a heart, an eye, a kidney, and lungs against a blue background, conveying health awareness.

1 week ago

Donate Life Month: Pass along your organs

Memorial nurse manager says one donor can save eight lives.

2 weeks ago

Fatal Springfield accident involving pedestrian and State Police squad car

State Police: A pedestrian bent down in the road was struck by one of their squad cars.

Mugshot-style photo of a man in a dark shirt standing against a gray cinder block wall.

2 weeks ago

Peaceful end to Jacksonville standoff

Police arrest Thomas Loughary, 37.

Woman at a podium speaking into a microphone on stage; panelists seated behind her with coffee cup on table and microphones present.

2 weeks ago

Medicaid cuts worry local experts

This panel spoke to Citizens Club of Springfield.

Close-up of an elderly man with short white hair and a neutral, serious expression against a gray wall backdrop.

2 weeks ago

Jacksonville man arrested on child porn charges

Jacksonville man has been released on a notice to appear.

Male speaker in a dark suit at podium with microphones during a veterans' ceremony, floral arrangements nearby.

2 weeks ago

They died alone but are buried among comrades

Camp Butler holds ceremony for "unclaimed veterans."

2 weeks ago

Plea in Earl Moore death

Peter Cadigan, charged with murder, pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

2 weeks ago

UPDATED: Standoff suspect surrenders

Jacksonville Middle School closed for the day

Woman with short dark hair and lime-green earrings speaks on a stage in front of dark curtains, looking to the side.

2 weeks ago

Lawmaker’s diagnosis: autism

Rep. Stava's announcement comes during Neurodivergent Appreciation Month.

Three adults posing and smiling at a social event, with two women in front and a man in a blue suit on the right, inside a lobby area with other guests in the background.

2 weeks ago

Coffey brews up enthusiasm for possible tourism district

Economic development measure is part of the "Bears bill" which passed the IL House Wednesday.

Wooden cross with a bead rosary draped over scattered $100 bills on a rustic wooden surface, suggesting faith and money.

2 weeks ago

Catholic Charities to host weekend fundraiser

The event is Saturday at the K of C Hall.

Inside an ornate hall, a large electronic scoreboard lists names in columns with green and red markers, with a TV feed above.

2 weeks ago

Bipartisan vote helps ‘megaproject’ bill

Bears are still not satisfied.

Three men in formal suits at a indoors formal event, one speaking while others stand nearby, serious expressions behind a wooden door and decorative wall.

2 weeks ago

Illinois House speaker takes victory lap

Welch counts remap amendment, "Bears bill" among Wednesday's successes. But he adds the "millionaires' tax" needs more work, thus missing a deadline for voters to decide it in November.

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