Local
3 hours ago
Notorious intersection could become less so
Lawrence Ave will be widened from MacArthur to Walnut.
4 hours ago
Meet ‘Buddy’, SMTD’s new Route 66-themed bus
"Buddy" will be at many Route 66 events around Springfield.
17 hours ago
Play ball! Ribbon cut on new Scheels Sports Park
"Illinois is doing something genuinely special, and Springfield is at the heart of it."
18 hours ago
Pritzker talks ISU strike, accused lawmaker, and Bears proposal during Springfield appearance
Pritzker: Bears don't like "amusement tax" in the legislation.
22 hours ago
‘Some moments ask us to not look away, and this is one of those.’ Anniversary of fatal YNOT accident recognized
Springfield's two hospitals remember Y-Not victims.
1 day ago
‘It’s not for her’: DHS dedicated Midway Blitz in her name. Her mother says she would have hated it
Illinois Accountability Commission hears final two days of testimony into misconduct by federal immigration officials.
1 day ago
7th Circuit upholds ex-Speaker Madigan’s conviction of bribery, other corruption
Appellate panel rejects arguments weeks after new trial, prison release ordered for ComEd defendants.
1 day ago
Record rain in Springfield from two rounds of severe weather Monday
A Flash Flood Warning was in effect at one point late Monday morning in central Sangamon County.
2 days ago
Federal agency casts further uncertainty on Illinois’ credit card ‘swipe fee’ law
Measure slated for a May appellate court hearing prior to July 1 effective date.
2 days ago
Illinois launches online resources for households on federal food assistance
In public-private partnership, the sites share work, training and volunteer opportunities.
2 days ago
Tourism is up in Springfield, but downtown businesses are hurting
While Illinois’ capital still grapples with post-pandemic challenges in the city center, officials anticipate record tourism numbers for 2026.
2 days ago
Chicago Bears provide Caleb Williams with weapons in draft but struggling pass rush gets little help
The Bears failed to draft a defensive end and the only defensive lineman they took was South African Jordan van den Berg of Georgia Tech in the sixth round.
2 days ago
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says a tie-up with American Airlines would be good for travelers
“I was hoping to pitch that story to American, but they declined to engage and instead responded by publicly closing the door.”
2 days ago
Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters
“The greatest area of concern is across central Missouri into southern Illinois and into southeast Missouri,” Evan Bentley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, said on X.
2 days ago
Suspect in shooting of 2 Chicago officers allegedly pulled handgun from under blanket at hospital
“This shooting was a stark and heartbreaking reminder of the dangers our officers face all too often on this job,” the superintendent said.
2 days ago
UPDATE: Monday morning storms cause little damage in Springfield area; Round 2 possible with Tornado Watch in effect
Gusty winds, some downed trees and power lines, and large hail was reported.
2 days ago
Autopsy conducted on man who died after being hit by ISP squad car
Charles Henderson died from "multiple blunt force injuries."
2 days ago
Chamber, SSGA go to Washington
The CEO Of the Greater Chamber of Commerce, Mike Murphy was on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss the Community Fly-in to Washington DC and other tops in the community.
2 days ago
Route 66 anniversary, other events throughout May
Get your kicks on RT 66...Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield was on The WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming RT66 100th Anniversary Events that are happening right here in the capitol city...
