The Sangamon County Mental Health Commission met Wednesday, June 4.
Local
5 months ago
Sales tax hike could help fund mental health services in Sangamon County

Committee also hears about successes in addressing mental health concerns in the Rockford area

(left to right) Sister Martha Marie Kirbach, OP, coworker Roberta Fones, and Sister Georgiana Stubner, OP, were among the dozen Springfield Dominican Sisters and friends who placed signs with Catholic Social Teaching messages around the perimeter of the Dominican Sisters’ property in Springfield
Local
5 months ago
Nuns encourage less hate, more understanding, through weekly vigils

“Stand for Justice, Stand for Dignity:”

The Dana-Thomas House Foundation makes a more than $48,000 donation to the Illinois Conservation Foundation for use in the house.
Local
5 months ago
Donations lead to upgrade at Dana-Thomas House

Carpet replacement expected to happen soon

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
It’s National CPR and AED Awareness Week

Executive Director for the South and West Central Illinois Chapter of the Red Cross, Dawn Morris, paid a visit to the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to chat with Joey McLaughlin about how to get certified during National CPR + AED Awareness Week.

Ion Robotic Lung Cancer Biopsy System
Local
5 months ago
Patients can get faster Lung Cancer diagnosis with new robotic biopsy system

The key to the new system is an extremely thin, maneuverable catheter that allows pulmonologists easier and pinpointed access to suspicious nodules in deep lung tissue detected by an initial lung cancer CT scan.

Local
5 months ago
City Hall move: Mayor’s chief of staff is leaving

Unclear why, nor when there will be a replacement

Illinois State Museum
Local
5 months ago
State Museum opens annual ‘NOIR’ exhibit

The exhibit celebrates Black artists and culture

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Business
5 months ago
U of I: Economic growth continues in Illinois

Flash Index down, but still in the range of growing