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2 days ago in Lifestyle
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.
2 days ago in Sports
High-profile injuries already adding up 2 games into the NFL season
Sam Darnold played just five snaps. A.J. Brown will be sidelined for a while. De'Zhaun Stribling was carted off the field. High-profile injuries are adding up just two games into the NFL season. It's not even Sunday yet.
2 days ago in National, Trending
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
2 days ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local
Harvest off to a fast start across central Illinois
Harvest already in full swing in some areas after Labor Day.
2 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Naloxone shift to generic version helps stretch state’s overdose prevention funds
Health officials say lower cost means more kits can reach the public.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National
Illinois governor’s race shifts to Texas
Bailey, Pritzker both working the sidelines of midterm Republican convention for support, money.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local
DCFS tells judge it will comply with records request in 2024 death of foster child
Agency director required to explain missed court dates at rescheduled hearing in October.
2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Big Ten expanding its enhanced replay review coverage beyond Friday games
The Big Ten had announced last week it would offer these enhanced replay reviews during Friday night telecasts. The Big Ten adjusted that plan Wednesday by saying it will cover all conference games, as well as home nonconference matchups that have Big Ten officiating crews.
2 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are
The City of Springfield continues to replace lead water service lines as well.
Springfield man pleads guilty to 2025 murder
Justin Pickrell, shot and killed Camren White April 7, 2025.
3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Jacksonville man arrested for alleged sex crime
Police: Sims allegedly knew the teenage victim.
3 days ago in History, IL State News, Local, National
Remembering 9/11
Special 9/11 coverage Friday on WTAX.
3 days ago in Education, History, Local
New learning series goes along with new exhibit at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
"We wanted to take the idea of citizenship ... in a way to help students understand what it means to be a good citizen, modeling that of Abraham Lincoln."
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.
3 days ago in Sports
Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark having ‘fun’ playing together for US and not against each other
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark' s interactions are a subplot of the women's FIBA World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided country. Clark and Reese have shown their relationship on the court is thriving.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch
Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the Seahawks capped a Super Bowl banner-raising night with another win against the New England Patriots.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind
Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit "Choosin' Texas," leads the nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six.
3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Sangamon County sheriff seeks registered sex offender, another arrested
The Sangamon Co. Sheriff’s Office learned Randall Knott left Illinois without authorization in July after Tulsa detectives encountered him.
3 days ago in IL State News, Local
Springfield 19th Street railroad corridor moves closer to redevelopment
City officials and community members gathered to contribute to a feasibility study.
3 days ago in Local
Man killed in Saturday motorcycle crash
The Sangamon County Coroner's Office, according to a news release, identified him as 42-year-old William McCarthy of Springfield.
