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13 hours ago
Christian County man denied pretrial release after not guilty plea for shaking a child
21-year-old Bryan Klee faces between 6 to 30 years in prison if found guilty.
14 hours ago
Macoupin County man sentence to 16 years for child sexual abuse materials
38-year-old Jacob Rogers was arrested in April 2022 and sentenced Tuesday after a guilty plea.
16 hours ago
Tracy speaks to manufacturers, merchant groups in Springfield
"Don't vote crazy; vote for Tracy!"
18 hours ago
Transit project continues moving on, Van Meter says
Sangamon County Board Chair, Andy Van Meter stopped by the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to give us some insider on all the projects that are coming to the capital city.
19 hours ago
‘One of America’s most beloved legacy brands’ is looking at locating in Springfield
HoneyBaked Ham is looking at opening more locations in a number of states, including Illinois.
20 hours ago
‘More than just a road’: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66’s centennial (WITH PHOTOS)
Museums, diners and roadside attractions spruce up as the ‘Mother Road’ turns 100.
20 hours ago
Remembering the fallen
One line-of-duty death is still one too many, says fire marshal spokesman.
21 hours ago
Illinois earns top emergency preparedness ranking, jumping from middle to high performance tier
Illinois has earned a top-tier emergency preparedness ranking from Trust for America's Health, jumping from the middle performance category in 2025 to high performance in 2026.
1 day ago
New basketball court at Boys and Girls Clubs location means more than just play
Local officials cut a ribbon Monday on a new basketball court at the club location near 15th and Monroe.
2 days ago
“Rolling Laughs” hits the road this weekend
"Rolling Laughs" is the new mobile open mic venue!
2 days ago
As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure
Without SNAP benefits, recipients could lose spending power, hurting local businesses.
2 days ago
How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews
From taxes and community investment to water and energy depletion, data centers are a polarizing force.
2 days ago
Springfield police chief emphasizes wellness
A new gym, nutrition classes, and even yoga are part of it.
2 days ago
Shootout ends in suspect hospitalized, explosion near Peoria
During the incident, police said an explosion happened and a fire started in the unit the suspect was shooting from.
2 days ago
This kind of smoke alarm is not enough
A bill would outlaw the sale of detectors which do not have a sealed ten-year battery.
3 days ago
Goodbye, downtown Springfield parking meters
The parking meters being removed haven't had to be paid since 2020.
3 days ago
Free skin cancer screenings coming to Springfield
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but health experts say it is also one of the most preventable.
