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13 hours ago
‘The Fountain’ runs dry: Restaurant on Route 66 closes after less than a year
The Springfield Business Journal reports the restaurant known as "The Fountain" on 9th Street is now closed, after just a year in operation.
14 hours ago
UPDATE: Family targeted in mass shooting that left 5 dead in Illinois, police say
Suspects are 15 and 16 years old.
14 hours ago
Massey family: Grayson shouldn’t get out of prison, despite cancer
Sonya's cousin Sontae tells the WTAX Morning Newswatch Grayson needs to do the time, since he did the crime.
15 hours ago
Black Lives Matter Springfield celebrates 10-year anniversary with block party
Black Lives Matter partnered with the Institute for Justice to educate the community on qualified immunity.
16 hours ago
Pritzker signs legislation for energy bill transparency, utility discount program
The laws expand eligibility requirements for low-income energy assistance and require new reporting on bill charges.
1 day ago
Coldest Julys in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Julys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
1 day ago
ISP: Barricaded suspect found dead after 12-hour standoff
The standoff ended around 1 a.m. Saturday.
2 days ago
Memorial Health receives national honor for nursing excellence
The designation recognizes hospitals that demonstrate outstanding patient care, nursing leadership and professional practice.
2 days ago
Data centers have moved into rural America. So have the concerns
More than 1,500 data centers are in development nationwide, according to PRC.
2 days ago
Homeowner, auto insurance reform bills arrive on Pritzker’s desk
The Illinois Insurance Association told WAND News this change could cause homeowner insurance premiums to increase up to 20% or $230.
3 days ago
Springfield celebrates 60 years of YMCA youth soccer
"It really started as a vision — a place for kids to come and learn about the game, hopefully fall in love with the game, learn about being a good teammate and how to win graciously and lose graciously," Sowle said.
3 days ago
Illinois House to investigate Rep. Carol Ammons following indictment
Republican petition triggers special committee.
3 days ago
Corbett: The two-party system no longer works, and I’m running for Governor
Helping people, Corbett says, is why he is running.
3 days ago
City adds Memorial Behavioral Health responders to some fire emergency calls
Crews were already a part of a number of police calls.
3 days ago
Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning lower-court ruling
The majority opinion also pushes back on claims made by the plaintiffs that semiautomatic weapons are not at fault for mass shootings.
3 days ago
State Rep. Ammons responds after federal indictment
"I have done nothing wrong, and I strongly disagree with the allegations outlined in this indictment."
3 days ago
Nokomis Police Department at risk after chief resigns
Officials are still tight-lipped about the resignation.
3 days ago
Lawsuit filed over approval of CyrusOne data center project near Springfield
Suit: Among other things, the project was approved improperly.
4 days ago
Are homes selling in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?
Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how many homes are selling in Springfield, IL.
4 days ago
IL school cell phone ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk
Districts would need to allow exceptions for high school students, children with IEPs, emergencies, student health, or when the device is used for translation services.
