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1 week ago
Hopefuls for Springfield city offices file
Candidates in line by 8 a.m. Monday have a chance to be first on the ballot.
1 week ago
A busy time for voter registration
"We are here to encourage people to vote, period, No matter who they are voting for."
1 week ago
Springfield council prepares for ShotSpotter vote
Ald. Gregory wants data to show how effective the gunfire-detection program really is.
1 week ago
A longtime member of the WTAX family, Program Director John LaTessa dies
John LaTessa started with WTAX roughly 25 years ago.
2 weeks ago
Residents asked to take part in health survey
Your health, whether it be mental or physical it's always a good decision to it in check.
2 weeks ago
By the numbers, Springfield Police say crime is down
Reported violent crime is down 21 percent. Reported property crime is down 17 percent. Overall reported crime is down four percent.
2 weeks ago
Documents show state’s disaster request met FEMA’s threshold
Feds denied aid for August storms, ruling it ‘not warranted.'
2 weeks ago
Pritzker reports more than $9M in income on 2025 tax returns, not including blind trust
Governor’s wealth topped $4B within the last year.
2 weeks ago
‘Partial win for customers’: ICC approves $82 million rate hike for Nico
The amount was negotiated through an earlier settlement with the attorney general’s office.
2 weeks ago
Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon
Musk said production for consumers won't begin until 2028.
2 weeks ago
Medical debt milestone
State and Cook County programs combined have helped 1.5M Illinoisans erase $2.4B.
2 weeks ago
Not guilty plea in deputy-pedestrian accident
Off-duty Lt. Andrew Henton struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
2 weeks ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying boat burglar
Man caused damage to a boat at East Side Marine.
2 weeks ago
Chicago Catholics rally for prayer in Pope Leo’s hometown after his lung cancer diagnosis
Catholics in Chicago and around the world met the news of Leo's lung cancer diagnosis with shock, concern and support for the 71-year-old.
2 weeks ago
Fire training for Springfield Fire will lead to a new building for a new UIS program
Firefighters get training, while UIS saves on demolition ahead of a new building going up.
