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Donut Day happens Friday, brings awareness to Salvation Army
A donut eating contest supporting the Salvation Army is scheduled for Friday, June 5.
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Illinois greats Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice on 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Former Fighting Illini stars could join 18 others already enshrined in the hall.
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Illinois veteran’s agency promotes PTSD awareness and treatment resources
Department releases public service announcements during PTSD Awareness Month to encourage veterans and others to seek help.
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Downtown Springfield apartment fire under investigation
Authorities say they were able to keep the apartment fire from spreading.
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‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’ ramps up for teen drivers
According to AAA statistics, nearly one-third of all teen driving deaths in 2024 occurred between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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‘The Outlet’ to take over Springfield alternative expulsion program from NAACP
It's being described as a way to get expelled students back on a path to graduation.
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UPDATE: Man dead after motorcycle versus truck accident in Springfield
An accident near downtown Springfield killed a 77-year-old man.
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Rideshare drivers could unionize in Illinois under bill passed by General Assembly
Drivers say they want better wages, an ability to set rules and to address punishments.
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Pritzker touts wins; reporters ask about Bears instead
Stadium authority bill lacked support in House; budget came together amid "extraordinary uncertainty.”
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Schools to get funding increase, but less than some had urged
Budget fully funds 10th year of EBF; restores property tax relief grants.
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Lawmakers pass bill to shield abortion information from digital medical records
The measure seeks to protect abortion patients in Illinois from out-of-state retaliation.
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Property tax debt sale reform will allow homeowners to keep more of their equity
Illinois lawmakers pass bill to bring state into compliance with 2023 Supreme Court decision.
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POWER Act data center regulation didn’t move forward this spring
As measure falters, sponsors call for halting tax credit that was passed in 2019.
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Chicago Bears sticking to stadium timeline amid uncertainty with Illinois incentives
"We will provide an update when we have a decision to share,” the team said in its statement.
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McCrady talks tourism and data center project
Ryan McCrady, CEO of The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance stopped by The WTAX Morning NewsWatch
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Annual Black Lives Matter procession continues tradition of advocacy and unity
People decorated their cars with messages highlighting the history of Black Lives Matter before taking part in a procession through the city.
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Health officials warn central IL residents to watch out for ticks this summer
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, ticks can spread illnesses including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, alpha-gal syndrome and ehrlichiosis.
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Former Sangamo Club could become housing –SBJ
Asking price for the former Sangamo Club was around $600,000.
2 weeks ago
Illinois lawmakers fail to pass Bears bill despite goal line push
Senate approves bill aimed at addressing concerns, but House punts the issue.
