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"I Remember Mama" performed by Theatre in the Park
Local
3 weeks ago
“I Remember Mama” plays in Petersburg this weekend

A comedy/drama about a family of Norwegian immigrants.

Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter speaks on WTAX.
Business
3 weeks ago
Transit project continues moving on, Van Meter says

Sangamon County Board Chair, Andy Van Meter stopped by the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to give us some insider on all the projects that are coming to the capital city.

Cassandra Simpson
Local
4 weeks ago
“Rolling Laughs” hits the road this weekend

“Rolling Laughs” is the new mobile open mic venue!

Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance
Business
1 month 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.

Matt Maton, center, the District 186/Horace Mann Educator of the Year.
Education
1 month ago
DIstrict 186’s Matt Maton, was awarded the Horace Mann Educator of the Year

“I think I’m a very different teacher after 31 years than I was at the outset, and a lot of that has to do with continuing to read and continuing to educate myself. And I think the skill of synthesizing is something that comes with age and with knowledge. “

Washington, D.C.
Local
1 month ago
Chamber, SSGA go to Washington

The CEO Of the Greater Chamber of Commerce, Mike Murphy was on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss the Community Fly-in to Washington DC and other tops in the community.

Local
1 month ago
Route 66 anniversary, other events throughout May

Get your kicks on RT 66…Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield was on The WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming RT66 100th Anniversary Events that are happening right here in the capitol city…

Wooden cross with a bead rosary draped over scattered $100 bills on a rustic wooden surface, suggesting faith and money.
Local
1 month ago
Catholic Charities to host weekend fundraiser

The event is Saturday at the K of C Hall.

White pickup truck door with several scratches and a small dent near the front edge; '1500' badge visible.
Crime
1 month ago
Illinois State Police squad car sideswiped

Just hours after “Work Zone Awareness Week” was announced…An Illinois State Police (ISP) Trooper squad car was sideswiped.

District 186 headquarters sign
IL State News
2 months ago
Compass For Kids is giving back

Brandy Stabler representing The Compass for Kids non-profit organization, was on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch discussing the organization.