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3 days ago in National

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’

New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.

4 days ago in National

Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced

A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

7 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

1 week ago in National

Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US

Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.

1 week ago in National

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora.

1 week ago in National

There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025

The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five more months of 2026 still to come.

2 weeks ago in National

Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors said Wednesday at the opening of his federal terrorism trial.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday after they were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom.

Sports

3 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson healthy and looking to regain Pro Bowl level

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson works on the field during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

The good news for Johnson is he’s feeling good and practicing well.

4 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

Women’s Pro Baseball League has strong contingent of international players for inaugural season

Los Angeles Queens' Ayami Sato pitches during the fourth inning of the inaugural Women's Professional Baseball League game against the New York Heights, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Lexie Knight)

The WPBL's inaugural season is being played at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.

5 hours ago in Sports

Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar is returning to the Spanish Vuelta after a seven-year absence to pursue a Grand Tours hat trick of titles.

4 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Chicago Cubs acquire right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays

Chicago also traded Jameson Taillon and cash to Toronto on Sunday for a player to be named or cash.

5 hours ago in Sports

Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded

As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1 day ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd

Fans cheer before the inaugural Women's Professional Baseball League game between the Los Angeles Queens and the New York Heights, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Lexie Knight)

The line for the main merchandise booth stretched all the way to the outfield along one side of the ballpark.

3 days ago in Sports

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.

3 days ago in Sports

Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes

Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

Lifestyle

3 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Chaos — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Chaos -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

"...a fantastic, sweetheart of a dog."

4 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

Women’s Pro Baseball League has strong contingent of international players for inaugural season

The WPBL's inaugural season is being played at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.

5 hours ago in Lifestyle

Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.

4 hours ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, National

At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science

Among other changes across the university, Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music is offering a certificate in music and artificial intelligence.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

American Giants Museum drawing visitors from around the world to Route 66

The American Giants Museum in Atlanta, IL

The collection includes a Muffler Man, a Phillips 66 Cowboy and Bob's Big Boys, among others.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Symphony at Motorheads?

Things to do include the usual and the unusual.

1 day ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd

The line for the main merchandise booth stretched all the way to the outfield along one side of the ballpark.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin

Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."

Local News from Capitol City Now

27 minutes ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Get a fresh start with RISE Springfield

Fresh

Members of RISE Springfield were on The WTAX Morning Newswatch.

2 hours ago in IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local

IL Treasurer Frerichs is prepared for State Fair auction

Fresh

It's a tribute to the late Judy Baar Topinka.

2 hours ago in Business, Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Pritzker signs new laws requiring businesses to accept cash, pay employees for jury duty

Governor signed 87 bills on Friday.

2 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National

Judge denies Trump administration access to Illinois voter data

FILE - The Paul Findley Federal Building in Springfield.

Law does not give DOJ ‘general auditing power’ over state election officials.

3 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Chaos — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

"...a fantastic, sweetheart of a dog."

3 hours ago in Business, Capitol City Now Experts, Local, Marketing and Advertising Expert

Don’t waste your advertising dollars

Today's marketing landscape is crowded with endless platforms, countless strategies, and no shortage of companies promising the perfect solution.

Entertainment News

4 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Music, National

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Ariana Grande attends the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Virtuosos Award ceremony at The Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California on February 09, 2025.

Grande's next concert is Monday in Chicago.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of "Avengers: Endgame," which debuted to $357 million in 2019.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

American Giants Museum drawing visitors from around the world to Route 66

The collection includes a Muffler Man, a Phillips 66 Cowboy and Bob's Big Boys, among others.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Symphony at Motorheads?

Things to do include the usual and the unusual.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her

Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.

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