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6 hours ago in Business, Local
Springfield Hotel and Lodging Association opposed to county sales tax for BOS Center expansion
"We were just informed of (the proposal) a week ago (Monday), and now we're sitting here wanting to have a vote?"
7 hours ago in Business, Local
Springfield Chamber keeping an eye on potential car dealer sale
Chamber CEO Mike Murphy tells the WTAX Morning Newswatch it's just not the same trying to build a relationship with a large company.
12 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Coco — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
A "very sweet girl who will be a wonderful companion...."
16 hours ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Pritzker signs bill improving sanitation, access to menstrual products on construction sites
The new law states employers must provide a separate restroom designated for workers who menstruate or are lactating.
17 hours ago in Agriculture, Farm, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Illinois program offers free, confidential mental health support to farm families
The program also offers up to six telehealth counseling sessions for individuals, couples or groups, at no cost.
17 hours ago in Business, Local
Inside the site selection process
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance aims to attract, retain, expand businesses.
Entertainment News
11 hours ago in Entertainment
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned "Coyote vs. Acme," the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend.
12 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy
Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.
12 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing
Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.
2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Hot air balloons fill the skies over Lincoln for annual festival
Ballooning in Lincoln has drawn a following for decades.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Beadle to leave ‘Visit Springfield,’ but says there are plenty of things to do in the city in September
September runs the gamut, from the Springfield Mile to the Mother Road Festival.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal
Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.
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Rock and Run For Mental Health
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Springfield Mile
The 2026 Springfield Mile is coming up Labor Day weekend from September 5th-6th at the IL State Fairgrounds – 801…
Farm Progress Show
101.9 The Wolf is proud to bring you complete coverage of the 2026 Farm Progress Show! Jeff Nalley The show runs…
Heartland Heating and Cooling A/C Giveaway
Do you know a family or someone in need of a brand new A.C. unit? Nominate them below for a…
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Donations Needed at Central Illinois Food Bank
Can you help? Central Illinois Food Bank on E. Cook Street is in need of, well, food. YOU can be…
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12 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing
Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.
12 hours ago in National, Trending
More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing
At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.