4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

It’s time to get ‘All Shook Up’

It's time to get "All Shook Up" Out at The Muni this weekend! Stars of the show, Actor Madi Sweeney and Dancer Bri'ara McKinney stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming performance!

4 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

A night for farewells at District 186

Gill caps twelve years as District 186 superintendent.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

June 10 storms did not meet criteria for warning siren activation per city officials

Officials say initial reports indicated damage was believed to have been caused by straight-line winds, and wind speed data was not immediately available.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal

Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut

So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around

Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois lawmakers seek to streamline contracting for service providers

Amid federal funding uncertainty, nonprofit groups are pushing for greater efficiency.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Bulls finalizing hire of Tiago Splitter as coach, AP source says

Splitter played for San Antonio, Atlanta and Philadelphia during his seven seasons as an NBA player.

4 weeks ago in Sports

The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks' first parade through New York — they didn't have one in 1970 or '73 — scheduled for Thursday.

4 weeks ago in World

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House

President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a once unfathomable cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn.

4 weeks ago in Business, Food Scene, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sangamon County board rejects solar farm

Business report also includes data centers and Vinegar Hill.

4 weeks ago in Education, History, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mary Todd Lincoln was ‘An Inconvenient Widow’

A new best seller calls her a true woman behind the man.

4 weeks ago in History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield celebrates Juneteenth with week of events honoring freedom, culture and community

The city's annual Juneteenth Celebration, now in its 32nd year, features activities throughout the week leading up to June 19, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

NWS: Springfield tornado traveled long distance, also a tornado in Menard County

Illinois has had the most tornadoes this year so far.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Southern Illinois man convicted in federal case involving 3D-printed guns

Federal prosecutor said Yaroslav Vishnevski operated a “mini gun factory” while he described himself as a hobbyist.

4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New state program will expand access by libraries to digital databases for research, education

The program makes digital information available to all Illinoisans.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois distributes first $25M to local pharmacies to help them compete

The funding was generated by a fee levied on pharmaceutical middlemen.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki leaves game against Giants with right knee discomfort

Suzuki was hurt while attempting to make a reaching catch on a flyball from Matt Chapman, coming up limping and grabbing at his right leg.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Back-to-School physicals required for many Illinois students before fall classes begin

Dr. Mackenzie Heywood, a pediatrician with Memorial Care on Koke Mill Road, said many Illinois students will need a physical examination before they can begin classes this fall.