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IDNR to roll out new reservation/permit system May 1st

The current system will be offline April 27-30 but reservations will transfer to the new interface.

Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library

7 hours ago

Get your books ready, its National Library Week!

Lana Shovlin of The Lincoln Library comes onto the WTAX Morning News Watch to discuss the importance and events of National Library Week.

Brown mouse peeks out from a cardboard tunnel in a bed of wood shavings.

7 hours ago

6 rodent races, 1 championship

Kayla Miller and Erica Romines representing the community childcare connection program discuss the upcoming RatTucky Derby.

Slide titled 'Ambidexter Heritage' showing three photos of historic buildings with a purple border.

8 hours ago

Bid for Black history trail

"History across the Tracks" would be another local tourist attraction.

Man in a dark suit and purple striped tie speaks at a lectern with a microphone.

9 hours ago

New chief at IL Chamber of Commerce

Jimmy Clayton comes from Illinois Realtors.

10 hours ago

Madigan author plans a second book

Ex-Tribune newsman Ray Long is Illinoisan of the Year.

Interior of a modern car showing a steering wheel and a large central touchscreen displaying a highway with other vehicles ahead.

10 hours ago

Teamsters: No to driverless cars

A bill calls for a pilot program.

University of Illinois Springfield theatre professor and faculty union president Dathan Powell speaks at a news conference about the UIS faculty strike. Cheers erupted from the crowd as he spoke about his experiences bargaining with the university. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

15 hours ago

Tentative deal at UIS

Class resumes Monday.

Inky -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

1 day ago

Meet Inky — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Are you looking for a "house panther"?

Security guard in a neon-yellow jacket standing at a metal detector, viewed from behind.

1 day ago

Coming soon to council chambers: security?

Aldermen say increasing threats worry them.

The National Weather Service will be surveying storm damage from Friday's weather outbreak in Central Illinois.

1 day ago

NWS: At least 7 tornadoes in Central Illinois Friday night

Seven tornadoes are preliminarily reported as EF-1.

Healthcare planning

2 days ago

Experts: Planning healthcare decisions crucial

“Life is unpredictable, and it is so important to start the conversations with your family and your loved ones, so in the event something happens, they know that they are making the right decisions and the decisions you would want on your behalf,” Geer said.

Men's gymnastics

2 days ago

Fred Richard wins 2nd straight all-around crown, Stanford wins 11th NCAA gymnastics championship

Competition was held at the University of Illinois.

severe weather

2 days ago

UPDATE: Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths

“We are extremely fortunate that this storm did not result in loss of life or serious injury,” Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall said of the storm that hit Lena, Illinois, on Friday.

Stormy sky

2 days ago

Damage, at least one tornado in Springfield area from Friday night storms

One tornado was reported near Middletown.

Joseph Leckner, 35, is accused of beating a puppy in Taylorville.

3 days ago

Police: Video shows Taylorville man beating puppy to death

Joseph A. Leckner is charged with Animal Cruelty.

Kwain Karrick (left) and Hollie Bracco remain held in the Sangamon County Jail as of Friday, April 17.

3 days ago

Parents face charges after 4 kids found alone in unsanitary Springfield home

According to the department, the home was full of trash, animal waste, and bugs.

Long John Silver's storefront with a tall yellow inflatable fish outside and a 'Now Open' marquee in front.

3 days ago

New Long John Silver’s now open on Dirksen

The new location is just down the street from its old location.

Buddy -- Animal Protective League Pet of the Week

3 days ago

Meet Buddy — APL Pet of the Week

Big heart, bigger energy!

Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights speaks on the House floor April 17. Canty is the sponsor on a contentious human composting bill. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

3 days ago

School cell phone ban, human composting bills among hundreds advancing in Springfield

House approves new privacy rules for abortion care.

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