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3 weeks ago

New Mental Health Committee anticipates focusing on adolescent care

Chair: Adolescents of all races have some of the same mental health problems.

3 weeks ago

Endangered … for a different reason?

A bill would make the mute swan a target.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Crews respond to crash on I-55 in Springfield

Injuries are said to be minor.

3 weeks ago

Insurance regulation bills clear General Assembly

Pritzker says he’ll sign legislation to regulate auto, homeowners insurance rates.

3 weeks ago

Lawmakers approve bill to regulate e-bikes, scooters

Speed limits and age restrictions part of new limits.

3 weeks ago

‘Mamma Mia!’ takes the stage at The Muni

Performances the next two weekends at The Muni.

3 weeks ago

Illinois lawmakers pass landmark AI accountability bill

The measure aims to promote accountability among the most powerful AI models.

3 weeks ago

State Sen. Dale Fowler says he’ll step down at end of legislative session

The Harrisburg Republican has served his southern Illinois district for a decade.

3 weeks ago

Reducing gas tax, prepping for future shortfalls among late budget sticking points

Republicans call for lower spending and taxes as progressive Dems seek new revenue.

3 weeks ago

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

The owners of The Book Loft Oak Park, another Chicago-area store that opened last summer, acknowledge some nerves about a nearby Barnes & Noble coming soon.

3 weeks ago

IL lawmaker proposes 100% tax on money received from Jan. 6 ‘slush fund’

"I will file a bill to do the same in Illinois."

3 weeks ago

Summer Baseball is back

Summertime Baseball is back! Jamie Toole Chief Storyteller of The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes stopped by The WTAX Morning NewsWatch

3 weeks ago

Sangamon County Mental Health Committee holds first meeting

The committee, and a sales tax increase to pay for mental health services, were approved by voters in the March primary election.

3 weeks ago

Lawmakers pass youth birth control bill

Sponsor says the bill merely codifies what is already being done.

3 weeks ago

Man in custody following Logan County police standoff

The suspect was charged with multiple domestic battery and weapons charges.

3 weeks ago

Durbin: ‘My life has been genuinely enriched by helping people’

Retiring U.S. Sen. Durbin talks tobacco, elections in "farewell speech" to ILGA.

4 weeks ago

Thank you for being a friend: ‘Golden Girls’ to perform in Springfield

The Springfield show is, so far, the only Illinois stop as part of a fall tour starting September 30 and continuing through November 28.

4 weeks ago

Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett files to run for governor as independent

Says he’s dissatisfied with direction of Republican Party.

4 weeks ago

Christian Co. residents voice concerns over proposed Eagle Rock Partners data center

“The one asset that large industries want from small communities is ignorance. I am proud to see so many members of our community here tonight to prove them wrong,” one county resident said.

4 weeks ago

Bipartisan AI safety, privacy bills await action in Illinois House

While some people hate the idea of AI, lawmakers know the technology is here to stay and Illinois must regulate it.

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