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2 weeks ago
UPDATED Clerk: Voter data security incident, but no Sangamon County info compromised
Sangamon County voters may get a letter in the mail from Platinum Technology.
2 weeks ago
Pritzker signs new laws on birth control, AI regulations, play-based learning
Governor signed 31 bills Friday as he continues evaluating measures.
2 weeks ago
No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures
Health experts say that high overnight temperatures are particularly dangerous because there's no time for the body's core temperature to cool down and recover from daytime heat.
2 weeks ago
Pritzker signs plan expanding birth control access for minors
Republicans argue that parents should be involved in any discussion about birth control. They also said this law could harm many young girls across the state.
2 weeks ago
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Local doctors urge produce safety
Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic illness linked to fresh fruits and vegetables.
2 weeks ago
The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes’ Chief Storyteller is stepping down
Chief Storyteller Jamie Toole and his wife Melissa Gaynor-Toole will be stepping away from their respective roles. Toole stopped by The WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the topic at hand.
2 weeks ago
Downtown Springfield, Inc. wants to improve art downtown
Included are pop-up art displays and dowtown murals.
3 weeks ago
‘The Fountain’ runs dry: Restaurant on Route 66 closes after less than a year
The Springfield Business Journal reports the restaurant known as "The Fountain" on 9th Street is now closed, after just a year in operation.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Family targeted in mass shooting that left 5 dead in Illinois, police say
Suspects are 15 and 16 years old.
3 weeks ago
Massey family: Grayson shouldn’t get out of prison, despite cancer
Sonya's cousin Sontae tells the WTAX Morning Newswatch Grayson needs to do the time, since he did the crime.
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter Springfield celebrates 10-year anniversary with block party
Black Lives Matter partnered with the Institute for Justice to educate the community on qualified immunity.
3 weeks ago
Pritzker signs legislation for energy bill transparency, utility discount program
The laws expand eligibility requirements for low-income energy assistance and require new reporting on bill charges.
3 weeks ago
Coldest Julys in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Julys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
3 weeks ago
ISP: Barricaded suspect found dead after 12-hour standoff
The standoff ended around 1 a.m. Saturday.
3 weeks ago
Memorial Health receives national honor for nursing excellence
The designation recognizes hospitals that demonstrate outstanding patient care, nursing leadership and professional practice.
3 weeks ago
Data centers have moved into rural America. So have the concerns
More than 1,500 data centers are in development nationwide, according to PRC.
3 weeks ago
Homeowner, auto insurance reform bills arrive on Pritzker’s desk
The Illinois Insurance Association told WAND News this change could cause homeowner insurance premiums to increase up to 20% or $230.
3 weeks ago
Springfield celebrates 60 years of YMCA youth soccer
"It really started as a vision — a place for kids to come and learn about the game, hopefully fall in love with the game, learn about being a good teammate and how to win graciously and lose graciously," Sowle said.
3 weeks ago
Illinois House to investigate Rep. Carol Ammons following indictment
Republican petition triggers special committee.
3 weeks ago
Corbett: The two-party system no longer works, and I’m running for Governor
Helping people, Corbett says, is why he is running.
