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Route 66 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Local
3 hours ago
It’s time to run Route 66

Tourism Chief, Scott Dahl, guest runner for the 5k, Dean Karnazes, and a part of the festivities, Alex Klymco all “ran” to the WTAX Morning Newswatch to tell Will Stevenson all about the fun!

Mike Zimmers, who passed away in 2022.
Local
2 days ago
Springfield alternative education program to be renamed after Zimmers

It was announced that when the Douglas Alternative Program moves to Lawrence, it will be renamed the “J. Michael Zimmers Academy.”

The Salvation Army building in Springfield on Clear Lake Ave.
Local
3 days ago
Donut Day happens Friday, brings awareness to Salvation Army

A donut eating contest supporting the Salvation Army is scheduled for Friday, June 5.

SSGA
Local
4 days ago
McCrady talks tourism and data center project

Ryan McCrady, CEO of The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance stopped by The WTAX Morning NewsWatch

Local
6 days ago
Fun all around Springfield is on its way in June

Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield Stopped by The WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss all these amazing events.

The Muni
Local
1 week ago
‘Mamma Mia!’ takes the stage at The Muni

Performances the next two weekends at The Muni.

Robin Roberts Stadium exterior
Local
1 week ago
Summer Baseball is back

Summertime Baseball is back! Jamie Toole Chief Storyteller of The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes stopped by The WTAX Morning NewsWatch

House Vs Senate
Local
2 weeks ago
The Illinois House and Senate take the field

Illinois senators and representatives played in their annual softball game.

Local
2 weeks ago
Gill: Union-backed survey on District 186 safety was news to her

District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill was on the WTAX Newswatch

Mike Murphy, CEO, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Chamber head talks state budget and small business awards

CEO Of The Chamber, Mike Murphy was on The WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss everything that’s happening in our capitol city. 

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