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4 weeks ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

Young woman in a black suit speaks at a wooden podium, with a man behind and a smiling woman in a green top nearby in front of blue curtains.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Plea for Black farmers

Access to capital remains a problem.

Parking in downtown Springfield

4 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Proposed parking fine increases could impact Downtown Springfield drivers

Under the proposed changes, the fine for exceeding the posted limit would increase to $20.

Group of officials and supporters on the steps in front of a statue at a government building, giving a press conference for Restore LGDF.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mayors fight for funds

State continues to look their way to balance the budget.

(File) 38 Special will perform this year at the Illinois State Fair.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

38 Special to perform free concert at Illinois State Fair Grandstand

38 Special has brought their signature blast of guitar-driven southern rock to audiences around the world for over five decades.

Michelle Hanneken, right, speaks at a memorial service held at the Illinois State Police Memorial Wall Wednesday, May 6, while Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation Executive Director Jarod Ingebrigtsen listens.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Stories of memories, and fate, at first-ever Illinois State Police Memorial Wall service

Also, plans are in the works for a new Memorial Park Visitor's Center.

Woman with glasses and a beige blazer speaks at a podium, Illinois Senate lanyard visible in front of blue curtains.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Senate GOP counters progressive message

Minority leader says Chicago mayor could do more.

Getting diesel gasoline

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Diesel fuel surges over $6 per gallon as prices continue to skyrocket

Fuel remains one of the highest operating costs in the industry, only second to labor costs.

The man in this surveillance photo stole items from a local church.

4 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in church thefts

Man allegedly stole items from local church.

Former 9th District congressional candidate Katherine “Kat” Abughazaleh addresses reporters following her Nov. 12, 2025, arraignment hearing in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Broadview 6’ defense accuses feds of keeping grand jury transcripts secret, reneging on dropping conspiracy charge

In new filings, attorneys say government is trying to ‘have its cake and eat it, too.'

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

White Sox acquire LHP Trevor Richards from the Phillies for cash considerations

Over a nine-year career, Richards has also played for the Marlins, Rays, Brewers, Blue Jays, Twins, Royals and Diamondbacks.

FILE - Mexican businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego, founder and chairman of Grupo Salinas, looks on during the Mexico Open golf tournament awards ceremony in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme

Sklarov was arrested in Chicago on Saturday on the indictment by a federal grand jury in New York City, prosecutors said.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Jay Shanle, Downtown Springfield, Inc., Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter, Mayor Misty Buscher, State Sen. Doris Turner, State Rep. Mike Coffey

4 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mayor vetoes STAR ordinance, gets blowback

Ald. Williams accuses Buscher of being dishonest; Ald. Notariano reiterates disapproval of proposed "unelected" tourism district board.

Shelf of assorted party-size snack bags on supermarket shelves, including Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos-style brands.

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Frito-Lay warehouse project on hold

McCrady says market for salty snacks is down.

Concession trailer labeled 'Vose Concessions' at an outdoor event with two men near the window, one in a gray hoodie and the other in a blue jacket holding a foil tray.

4 weeks ago in Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

100 Days Out: The Illinois State Fair countdown is on

IL State Fair food vendors give a taste of August.

A sign marks a polling place in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

DOJ seeking Illinois voter data to purge suspected noncitizens, documents suggest

In court filing, intervenors say the Trump administration is concealing true purpose of its case.

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5 hours ago in Entertainment

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn't for the big budget "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian and Grogu, " which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the internet.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Fun all around Springfield is on its way in June

Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield Stopped by The WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss all these amazing events.

3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, National

Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reports

Andrew Boutros, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, issued a statement roughly 24 hours after the first report was published saying that his office “has not opened — and has never opened — a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll.”

3 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, National

ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’

The FCC's move in April to begin early reviews of the broadcast licenses of ABC-owned stations in eight local markets attracted particularly close attention.