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4 weeks ago
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.
4 weeks ago
How Bikers Against Child Abuse empowers victims to move forward stronger
"It takes somebody with the heart, the drive, not to be afraid to protect that child. Everybody in our chapter, everywhere, has to be ready to lay down and take a bullet for that kid."
4 weeks ago
Renovations at Douglas, Lawrence school buildings in Springfield
Alternative ed moves out of Douglas, which will get a new roof.
4 weeks ago
Woman wanted after no-showing trial for concealment of Springfield woman’s death
Trial was to have started Monday for Gena English-Wheat, 59
4 weeks ago
Data center and a celebration for Scheel’s Sports Park
The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance's CEO Ryan McCrady stopped by The WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss the upcoming CyrusOne data center, and the new Scheels Sports Park.
4 weeks ago
Trump DOJ investigating ‘gender ideology’ in 3 dozen Illinois school districts
Feds cite Title IX, recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings as basis for inquiry.
4 weeks ago
See how much it costs to attend Chicago Cubs games
Way compiled a look at the affordability of attending Chicago Cubs games.
4 weeks ago
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani goes hitless in 4th straight game for the 1st time since 2022
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday after a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals that he believes in his star to “come out of it at some point.”
4 weeks ago
Cubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list
“I think we are getting healthy,” manager Craig Counsell said. “We still got to perform, and we've performed really good the last two and a half weeks.”
4 weeks ago
Nearly half of Munetaka Murakami’s hits have been homers. It takes a lot to sustain that
The 26-year-old infielder from Japan is tied with Aaron Judge for the major league lead with 13 home runs.
4 weeks ago
Health costs mean uncertain fiscal future
A new UI report examines what is ahead for state spending.
4 weeks ago
Who directs city’s lobbyist?
Jessica Basham indicated the city favored a downtown development bill; Ald. Gregory proposes a lobbyist specifically for the east side.
4 weeks ago
A UIS professor researching water, heat, and the impacts on cities
Their research shows that shaded areas in urban environments can be up to 36 degrees cooler.
4 weeks ago
Dozens gather to honor fallen veterans at Springfield cemetery
"I ask that you remember and sacrifice some suffering endured by their families and loved ones," said a Gold Star family member.
4 weeks ago
Advocating for wetlands through art
A Supreme Court decision removed 90 percent of state wetlands from protected status.
4 weeks ago
You may not be able to eliminate stress, but you can work to contain it
Dr. Nicole Florence, medical director and bariatrician at the Memorial Wellness Center, says cortisol, often called the stress hormone, plays an important role in how the body responds to challenges.
1 month ago
See how much it costs to attend Chicago White Sox games
Way compiled a look at the affordability of attending Chicago White Sox games.
