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3 days ago

Cahnman takes another stab at recall

The petition needs 6,359 signatures by Monday.

3 days ago

UPDATE: Grayson’s release bid denied

Sonya Massey's killer sought "compassionate release" because he has cancer.

4 days ago

Women’s pro baseball: their time has come

The seven-week season starts Saturday, and all games will be at Robin Roberts Stadium.

4 days ago

State money for those removed from SNAP

$400 payments come Saturday.

Body camera video depicts former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson seconds before he shot and killed Sonya Massey in her kitchen. Within that image, Grayson’s hand-written note shows his description of the encounter. (Capitol News Illinois illustration by Jerry Nowicki, document obtained via FOIA request)

4 days ago

Sean Grayson, seeking medical release from his murder sentence, still maintains Sonya Massey ‘attacked’ him

State’s attorney opposes release of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy.

Cierra Coker

4 days ago

Woman found guilty for death of toddler in second trial

The first trial in August 2025 was declared a mistrial because the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.

4 days ago

Justice Miller’s big bequest

$3.2 million includes $1.2 million for seven women- and children-focused charities.

Vault 66 Pinball

4 days ago

Pinball has arrived downtown

Vault 66 joins Dumb Records as pinball parlors.

4 days ago

Crash kills driver police were chasing

Christian County deputy aborted the chase because of high speeds.

4 days ago

Sewer woes push family out … for 16 months and counting

The city blames a third-party contractor.

5 days ago

Lawsuit alleging failure to prevent abuse filed against Springfield Catholic Archdiocese

The alleged abuse occurred between 1991 and 1994.

5 days ago

Budzinski talks infrastructure

Local Congresswoman says there would be more for state if Trump administration would free up the money.

Springfield Ward 7 Alderman Brad Carlson

5 days ago

Carlson: Count me in

All eligible aldermen are expected to seek re-election.

5 days ago

Water meter theft is Crime of the Week

It happened June 29 in Illiopolis.

5 days ago

Pacha: City falls down on basic services

Frequent public commenter is upset about Buscher's campaign contributions.

6 days ago

A professor becomes an author

Author of “How to Think Like an Ecologist: A Non-Scientist’s Guide to Saving Our Planet” was on the WTAX Morning Newswatch.

6 days ago

‘Frozen’ takes the stage at The Muni

Cast members from The Muni's "Frozen" were on The WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming show.

Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center (File photo by Whitney Curtis for ProPublica & Capitol News Illinois)

6 days ago

Pritzker defends Choate layoffs

The governor awaits ISP report on January's fatal East St Louis shooting.

Mike Murphy, CEO, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

6 days ago

Murphy talks up Chamber

Job fair and Shoes, Brews, and Biz are coming up.

7 days ago

Brad Cole to retire from IL Municipal League

Rockford mayor Tom McNamara will succeed him.

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