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Jacksonville Police Department

3 weeks ago

UPDATED: Standoff suspect surrenders

Jacksonville Middle School closed for the day

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3 weeks ago

Lawmaker’s diagnosis: autism

Rep. Stava's announcement comes during Neurodivergent Appreciation Month.

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3 weeks ago

Coffey brews up enthusiasm for possible tourism district

Economic development measure is part of the "Bears bill" which passed the IL House Wednesday.

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3 weeks ago

Catholic Charities to host weekend fundraiser

The event is Saturday at the K of C Hall.

Inside an ornate hall, a large electronic scoreboard lists names in columns with green and red markers, with a TV feed above.

3 weeks ago

Bipartisan vote helps ‘megaproject’ bill

Bears are still not satisfied.

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3 weeks ago

Illinois House speaker takes victory lap

Welch counts remap amendment, "Bears bill" among Wednesday's successes. But he adds the "millionaires' tax" needs more work, thus missing a deadline for voters to decide it in November.

Logo: blue speech bubble with the word REMAP and a red checkmark above it. The text REMAP is bold and white inside the bubble.

3 weeks ago

Redistricting amendment heads to Senate

Speaker: We need diversity. GOP rep: We don't have political diversity.

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3 weeks ago

Illinois State Police squad car sideswiped

Just hours after "Work Zone Awareness Week" was announced...An Illinois State Police (ISP) Trooper squad car was sideswiped.

West side of YNOT building after tragic crash on April 29, 2025.

3 weeks ago

Lawsuit filed in Y-NOT tragedy

Plaintiffs say the building was too close to the road.

Man with a bald head and gray beard reading a tablet in an office setting, with a woman and an HP monitor in the background.

3 weeks ago

Williams’ BOS resolution falls short

Ald. Williams does not city to cede authority. Ald. Conley says it wouldn't.

Three people stand behind a wooden podium with a REDOREMAP.COM sign, flanked by large district maps on easels.

3 weeks ago

UPDATED: Remap amendment passes committee

GOP says Dems are outdoing themselves in gerrymandering

District 186 headquarters sign

3 weeks ago

Compass For Kids is giving back

Brandy Stabler representing The Compass for Kids non-profit organization, was on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch discussing the organization. 

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3 weeks ago

Slow down and put away distractions

This is Work Zone Safety Awareness Week.

3 weeks ago

Ex-guv: Tax the rich!

Quinn wants voters to decide on a millionaire surcharge.

3 weeks ago

Staff cuts worry union president

District 186 superintendent: Four teachers are being cut.

3 weeks ago

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

3 weeks ago

Recognizing 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.

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3 weeks ago

6 rodent races, 1 championship

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

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3 weeks ago

Bid for Black history trail

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

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3 weeks ago

New chief at IL Chamber of Commerce

Jimmy Clayton comes from Illinois Realtors.

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