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Budzinski talks infrastructure

Local Congresswoman says there would be more for state if Trump administration would free up the money.

Springfield Ward 7 Alderman Brad Carlson

6 hours ago

Carlson: Count me in

All eligible aldermen are expected to seek re-election.

7 hours ago

Water meter theft is Crime of the Week

It happened June 29 in Illiopolis.

8 hours ago

Pacha: City falls down on basic services

Frequent public commenter is upset about Buscher's campaign contributions.

12 hours ago

A professor becomes an author

Author of “How to Think Like an Ecologist: A Non-Scientist’s Guide to Saving Our Planet” was on the WTAX Morning Newswatch.

1 day ago

‘Frozen’ takes the stage at The Muni

Cast members from The Muni's "Frozen" were on The WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming show.

Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center (File photo by Whitney Curtis for ProPublica & Capitol News Illinois)

1 day ago

Pritzker defends Choate layoffs

The governor awaits ISP report on January's fatal East St Louis shooting.

Mike Murphy, CEO, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

1 day ago

Murphy talks up Chamber

Job fair and Shoes, Brews, and Biz are coming up.

2 days ago

Brad Cole to retire from IL Municipal League

Rockford mayor Tom McNamara will succeed him.

Springfield Police Department shield

2 days ago

SPD: Zero tolerance on guns

Officers seized nine weapons and made eight arrests in seven hours late Saturday and early Sunday.

NOAA/NWS slide titled "Today’s Severe Weather Outlook" showing Left: Key Points about enhanced risk, timing and storm motion; Right: color-coded SPC Day 1 map of central U.S. with risk levels 1–3 (green, yellow, orange) and a legend; date July 27, 2026, 11:06 AM CDT; logos for NOAA/NWS Lincoln, IL.

2 days ago

High winds possible

Tornado threat is "not zero."

2 days ago

SNAP discussion

It's difficult to find opportunities to fulfill work requirements.

Side profile of a man with gray hair speaking into a microphone at a wooden lectern; a sign behind him reads 'No unauthorized personnel beyond this point'

2 days ago

DSI emphasizes residents over tourists

Director says locals provide long-term gain, while tourism is seasonal.

Assorted sports gear on green grass: soccer ball, tennis rackets, a yellow helmet, a baseball/football, gloves, shoes, a shuttlecock, and headphones scattered together.

3 days ago

Plans for IL Sports Hall of Fame

It could open at Scheels Sports Park in 2028.

Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center (File photo by Whitney Curtis for ProPublica & Capitol News Illinois)

3 days ago

State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility

Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to reduce patient population, staff amid operational changes.

3 days ago

How the lighthearted social media trend of ‘teen takeovers’ took a serious turn

Over the July 4 holiday weekend, several thousand young people converged in two spots in Raleigh, North Carolina, police said.

Jen Boyer, after 14 years at Springfield Clinic, is now chief nursing executive at Memorial Health.

3 days ago

Boyer feels at ‘home’ as Memorial Health’s Chief Nursing Executive

Jen Boyer is Chief Nursing Executive and Senior Vice President at Memorial Health.

4 days ago

Many Taylorville business owners opposed to revitalization plan

Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry said the project is both necessary and beneficial to the city.

5 days ago

These 9 Illinois communities say they’re interested in new nuclear facilities

The state lifted its moratorium on new nuclear facilities, but development could still be decades away.

Illinois election officials say the incidence of noncitizens voting in Illinois elections is extremely rare. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Peter Hancock)

5 days ago

Here’s how Illinois election authorities guard against noncitizen voting

Officials say safeguards are in place prevent inadvertent registration. .

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