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Residents rush the Springfield City Council horseshoe Wednesday, November 4, yelling and screaming after a member of the public was not allowed to speak because that person didn't sign up.
Local
7 hours ago
People are still talking about Nov. 4 Springfield city council meeting

A citizen compared the city’s “communications glitch” explanation to “the dog ate my homework.”

Local
18 hours ago
District 186’s Empower All Abilities Conference is this weekend

Ward Lamon was a guest on the WTAX Morning Newswatch discussing their Empower All Abilities Conference.

Homer Simpson on a t-shirt.
Local
18 hours ago
Woo Hoo! ‘Simpsons’ writers to talk Saturday in Springfield — yes, THIS Springfield

Writer Dan Greaney is a Republican running for President.

Ashley Cross
Local
19 hours ago
1 arrested after Springfield stabbing leaves man hurt

It’s unclear whether Cross and the victim knew each other or what led to the stabbing.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (99) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
20 hours ago
Bears say they didn’t play up to their standards during a sloppy win over the Bucs

The Bears hit their bye week with a four-game win streak and a 7-2 record.

A stack of newspapers is pictured at the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Business
20 hours ago
Press Forward completes nearly $600M in journalism investments about 2 years early

In addition to accepting traditional donations, Press Forward Chicago has established a pooled fund, which uses donations from multiple organizations to support specific initiatives.

Hemp products
Local
20 hours ago
IL hemp businesses file lawsuit to block new regulations from taking effect

IL Healthy Alternatives Association says new law could obliterate hemp business.

Robotic hand holding a glowing AI 'Accelerated' sign against a dark blue background—tech AI theme.
IL State News
2 days ago
With new Democratic Congress incoming, Pritzker calls for federal AI regulations

Governor says new action should build on what states like Illinois have already done.

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