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Local
7 days ago
Vote for the Illinois State Fair

Help make the fair tops in the nation!

Kidzeum
Local
7 days ago
The Kidzeum of Health and Science turns 8 this Saturday

It’s been 8 years since the Kidzeum of Health and Science opened up, and ever since then it’s been a staple of downtown family fun!

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes
Local
1 week ago
The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes’ Chief Storyteller is stepping down

Chief Storyteller Jamie Toole and his wife Melissa Gaynor-Toole will be stepping away from their respective roles. Toole stopped by The WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the topic at hand.

Aerial view of the Illinois State Capitol dome and Springfield skyline under a dramatic sunset
Local
1 week ago
Downtown Springfield, Inc. wants to improve art downtown

Included are pop-up art displays and dowtown murals.

wrestling for a cure
Local
2 weeks ago
Local professional wrestlers look to raise money for St. Jude this weekend

One event brings together the high-flying action of pro wrestling and fundraising for St. Jude Childhood Cancer research hospitals!

Mental health heated
Local
2 weeks ago
Stay cool headed, mentally and physically

Heat can also impact your mental health.

A map showing the country of Kenya.
Local
3 weeks ago
Some of the Dominical Sisters of Springfield are going to Kenya

A donation and some help for resources are on the way to Kenya! All thanks to The Dominical Sisters of Springfield.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Local
3 weeks ago
July 4th celebration at the ALPLM

Joe Crain, representing the ALPLM stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss anything and everything that they are doing this Saturday!

United Way of Central Illinois
Local
4 weeks ago
Ride Route 66 for a good cause this weekend

A motorcycle and Jeep ride along Route 66 helps the United Way of Central Illinois.

Man in a navy suit delivers a speech at a wooden podium, with an American flag to the left and a blue curtain backdrop.
Local
4 weeks ago
State announces public library funding

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias has announced more than $27 million in new grant funding for libraries across the state. The awards will support a wide range of improvements, including new books and materials, technology upgrades, literacy initiatives, building renovations, and enhanced security measures.

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