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Old Capitol Farmers Market marks 27th season with Saturday opening

The Old Capitol Farmers Market returns for its 27th season Saturday in downtown Springfield, featuring about 80 vendors, live music and family activities from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fourth and Adams streets.

3 weeks ago

Logan County approves 90-day moratorium on large data centers amid resident concerns

"Thirty to 50 years from now, the decisions they make are going to affect the young children and the young adults that are raising those children now and grandchildren," resident Tonjia Ritchie said.  

3 weeks ago

WWE pins BOS Center

Ticket sales start May 20.

3 weeks ago

United flight attendants ratify 5-year contract with 31% pay hike and boarding pay

“The contract will immediately change the lives of United Flight Attendants, especially our thousands of new hires who have been hired since the pandemic,” said Ken Diaz, president of the union’s United chapter.

3 weeks ago

Supreme Court says man who lost leg can sue major logistics company over trucker crash

The high court ruled unanimously in favor of Shawn Montgomery, whose parked vehicle was hit by a speeding truck driver on an Illinois highway in 2017.

3 weeks ago

Pressure to pass the Power Act

Advocates fear for our natural resources.

3 weeks ago

Illinois’ budget picture tightens in final stretch amid economic uncertainty

Deputy governor warns state has limited ability to increase spending.

3 weeks ago

Proposals could bring AI out of ‘the wild, wild West’

A top senator says artificial intelligence enjoys wide use and little regulation.

3 weeks ago

Four arrested related to drug, firearms investigations in Springfield

Searches May 7 and 11 resulted in drugs, guns, and cash being found.

3 weeks ago

STARSHIP to perform at Springfield Route 66 event

"We Built This City" for a Route 66 celebration.

3 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Farm & Home thefts

The thefts occurred within days of each other at the two Springfield Farm & Home locations.

3 weeks ago

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SPECIAL REPORT: How Illinois county clerks are combating election misinformation

Amid lower rates of voter faith, officials say elections are safe and secure — and they’re working to prove it to the public.

3 weeks ago

Pritzker urges feds to release $1B in broadband funds to Illinois

‘Unusual and targeted’: a Trump order from last year suggested tying the funds to compliance with federal AI policy.

3 weeks ago

Hottest Mays in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Mays in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

3 weeks ago

Council guts, passes BOS expansion resolution

Ex-alderman and ex-mayor voice concerns.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago

Tracy speaks to manufacturers, merchant groups in Springfield

"Don't vote crazy; vote for Tracy!"

3 weeks 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.

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