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4 weeks ago

Springfield’s Henson Robinson acquires assets of Decatur-based HVAC servicer

Clow Controls' five employees are now employed by Henson Robinson.

4 weeks ago

WAND’s Jacob Gordon joins the ‘Wake Up’ team

Reporter La’Miya Starnes will take over weekend evening anchor duties at WAND News.

4 weeks ago

UIS Sangamon Experience to host ‘Story Harvest’ event

The event will feature workshops exploring how oral histories can preserve memories, uncover overlooked stories and strengthen connections to the past.

4 weeks ago

Illinois Republicans seek attorney general’s help after Champaign County ballot errors

Clerk Aaron Ammons’ office distributed hundreds of ballots with mislabeled districts.

4 weeks ago

Pritzker declares Illinois a diesel disaster area, but fuel retailers are wary

Executive order allows broader use of tax-exempt, red-dyed diesel.

4 weeks ago

Clock ticking for Illinois data center regulation

Lawmakers, advocates believe regulations must be approved as soon as possible.

4 weeks ago

A final salute for unaccompanied veterans at Camp Butler Cemetery

Camp Butler honors unaccompanied and unclaimed veterans.

4 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying donation box thief

Man allegedly took $600 in donations.

4 weeks ago

LLCC Choir and Band to perform fall concerts

Performances throughout October, November, and December.

4 weeks ago

Cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Illinois using data from Gas Buddy

4 weeks ago

McDonald’s sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees

The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in Illinois, said McDonald’s pricing tool uses artificial intelligence to collect data that competing franchises wouldn’t normally share, like store-level sales.

4 weeks ago

Chatham dedicates statue to honor memory of 5 killed in YNOT crash

The top represents the eternal flame, with the arcs representing the five children.

4 weeks ago

Former Macon County correctional officer pleads guilty following DUI arrest

James Davis was placed on 12 months of conditional discharge after entering a plea agreement, court records show.

4 weeks ago

Community input sought for Clinton superintendent search

Online survey to gather information on best qualities for future superintendent candidates.

4 weeks ago

Salvation Army in Springfield looking for a new thrift store location

The Family Store will close Oct. 24 after it was deemed no longer profitable.

4 weeks ago

Springfield money picture on track to be better than expected

Revenues are more than expected. Purchases are carefully considered.

4 weeks ago

Federal grant slowdown stymies fresh food nonprofit, Budzinski

Budzinski is frustrated that the administration delays or even revokes grants: "I think that's illegal."

4 weeks ago

Ride In Honor this Sunday to benefit the Veteran’s Memorial Foundation

The annual event helps local veterans organizations and charities. This year, they've chosen two.

4 weeks ago

Dolly Parton-created Christmas performance comes to UIS

Dolly Parton wrote music and lyrics for "Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol."

4 weeks ago

McCrady talks industrial development

Ryan McCrady, CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance was a guest on the WTAX Morning Newswatch

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