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3 weeks ago in Business, Fall Guide, Local, Plumbing Expert
Getting your home ready for fall: Why your plumbing deserves attention
Don't wait until temperatures get consistently colder!
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local
McCrady talks industrial development
Ryan McCrady, CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance was a guest on the WTAX Morning Newswatch
3 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Illinois state fairs attracted over 1 million visitors for second year in a row
The fairs were among the most affordable in the Midwest this year, according to Pritzker’s office.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News
DeSoto man who struck boy, mother 117 times with a bat pleads guilty to murder
He faces a sentence of up to life in prison after his open plea that also included attempted murder.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National
Woman charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of 7-year-old girl in Chicago
Shavon Gayden, 48, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder in connection with the death, Chicago police said in a statement Sunday.
3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, National, Sports
Michael Jordan makes $10 million commitment to UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother
Jordan played for the Tar Heels from 1981-84, making the game winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship game as a freshman.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Chicago Bears rolling along nicely with Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury
“We are playing pretty good complementary football, something that we got to do each and every week to be at our best,” coach Ben Johnson said.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National
US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit alleging he fired from behind
Agent fired into rear of car, attorneys say.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Paramount and Warner Bros are now one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here’s how we got here
It's official: Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The companies completed the deal on Tuesday, ushering in a new Hollywood giant with the now shorter "Skydance" nametag.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future
For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn't fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Jannik Sinner to miss the rest of the year due to knee inflammation
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner announced he will be out for the rest of the year as he continues to deal with an injured knee. Sinner has not played since July when he beat Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final. He withdrew from the U.S. Open because of a right knee injury.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Octobers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Octobers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local
Durkin endorses Pritzker, Bailey votes early
29 days left until Election Day.
3 weeks ago in Education, Local
District 186 board members, parents, employees agree: First Student is falling short
Board member says at six weeks, it's time for the buses to run on time.
3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local
Taking stock of new IL school funding formula
"Springfield absolutely has benefited from (evidence-based funding). They've gotten millions and millions of additional new dollars that are flowing their way every year," said Steans.
3 weeks ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Feral Funders’ Wigs and Muumuus fundraising event
the Feral Funders have a different costume in mind for you.
3 weeks ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Zoolie Ghoulie 2026
A day of trick-or-treating fun at the Henson-Robinson Zoo!
3 weeks ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Pumpkins at the Carillon 2026
Go out of your gourd with pumpkin fun!
3 weeks ago in Fall Guide, Local
Trick-or-Treat times and haunted houses in the Springfield area? Check here!
Get candy, and get spooked, but check here first!
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local
IL House Minority Leader introduces fair rental enforcement plan
Rep. Tony McCombie hopes to help landlords impacted by recent Illinois rental housing laws.
