Dave Dahl

Morning news anchor, WTAX

Crime
2 weeks ago
Springfield man arrested on child porn charges

A 351-year prison term is possible.

IL State News
2 weeks ago
IDOT road work takes the holiday off

“Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30.”

Agriculture
2 weeks ago
UIS prof boosts osprey population in state

Illinois’ osprey was “endangered” but is now “threatened.”

Education
2 weeks ago
Mom / teacher: Computers hurt more than they help

She urges District 186 to curb use of Chromebooks.

Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Lung cancer: be aware

The message: get screened.

IL State News
2 weeks ago
Petition-passing Pat Quinn is back

He proposes an extra three percent income tax after your first $1 million.

Robin Roberts Stadium exterior
Sports
2 weeks ago
Council OKs stadium deal

Non-profit “Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium” is the new owner.

Local
2 weeks ago
Council votes down landlord registry referendum

One Yes vote short of passage, some aldermen wanted a re-vote.

Local
2 weeks ago
Turner, Catholic Charities here to talk turkey

Insurers donate fifty birds to Breadline.

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announces that Illinois drivers will be able to access their IDs via their Apple wallet at a Nov. 18, 2025, event. (Screenshot from Illinois.gov)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Illinois Secretary of State rolls out digital ID

It’s secure, it’s convenient, and it foils fake ID’s.